Thursday January 26, 1961: on this day

January 26, 1961 was the 26th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 26, 1961 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 26, 1961, who was born and died on January 26, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 26, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra), movies (e.g. The Misfits, directed by John Huston), TV series (e.g. Boomerang) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 26th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 26, 1961?


January 26, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 26th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 26, 1961 can also be written as 1/26/1961 in the US and as 26/1/1961 in UK and Europe.

January 26, 1961 in January 1961 calendar

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January 26, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 26, 1961:

  • 1st woman personal physician to president-jg travell
  • John f. kennedy appoints janet g. travell to be his physician. this is the first time a woman holds this appointment.

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January 26, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 26th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 26, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 26, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Ox personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on January 26th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 26, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 26, 1961 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 26, 1961 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on January 26, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 01:16 pm and setting at 03:49 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 01, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jan 31, 1961.

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Who was born on January 26, 1961?


Famous people born on January 26, 1961:

  • Wayne Gretzky
    Wayne Gretzky

    Canadian-american hockey player named athlete of year 01/09/1982.

  • Krosby Gretzky

    Krosby Gretzky is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player who is widely regarded as the greatest hockey player of all time.

  • Kden Gretzky

    Kden Gretzky is widely regarded as the greatest ice hockey player of all time, holding numerous NHL records and winning 4 Stanley Cup...

  • Taleigh Thompson

    American former decathlete, known for winning two Olympic gold medals.

  • Tom Keifer

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist cinderella.

  • Daniele Luttazzi

    Italian comedian, known for his satire and often controversial.

  • Kase Lemmons

    American filmmaker and entrepreneur known for her work in the entertainment industry.

  • Mark Urban

    English journalist and author.

  • Li Cunxin

    Chinese-australian ballet dancer.

  • Pasquale Traini
  • Alejandro García
  • Antonio Vázquez
  • Milena Balsamo
  • Juan Amador Sánchez

Whose famous birthday is on January 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 26th:

  • Ellen DeGeneres
    Ellen DeGeneres

    Ellen degeneres is a comedian and television host known for her popular talk show, the ellen degeneres show, as well as her advocacy for...

  • Louis Zamperini
    Louis Zamperini

    Louis zamperini was an american world war ii veteran, a prisoner of war survivor, and an olympic distance runner.

  • Anita Baker
    Anita Baker

    Anita baker is an r&b singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'sweet love' and 'giving you the best that i got'.

  • Patrick Dewaere
    Patrick Dewaere

    French leading man in films of the 1970s.

  • Scott Glenn
    Scott Glenn

    Scott glenn is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as the silence of the lambs, the hunt for red october, and the...

  • Roger Vadim
    Roger Vadim

    French director, who started directing in 1961.

  • Théo Sarapo
    Théo Sarapo

    French actor-singer from greece, and second husband to the french singer a%0dith.

  • Melvil Poupaud
    Melvil Poupaud

    French actor, screenwriter, cinematographer and singer-composer (one solo album), and film editor.

  • Anne Jeffreys
    Anne Jeffreys

    North carolina, united states -- actresses (dick tracy topper, general hospital).

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January 26, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 63 years 2 months old,

or 758 months and 23 days old,

or 3299 weeks

or 23093 days old,

if you were born on January 26, 1961.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 26, 1961?

There are 283 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 26th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 26, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 26, 1961.

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January 26, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 26, 1961:

  • Stan Nichols

    English cricketer (born 1900).

What famous deaths happened on January 26th?

Famous deaths on January 26th:

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Abe Vigoda
    Abe Vigoda

    American actor.

  • Barbara Hale
    Barbara Hale

    Barbara hale was an american actress best known for her role as della street in the television series perry mason.

  • Grace Moore
    Grace Moore

    United states -- soprano ("one night to live").

  • Kobe Bryant

    Kobe Bryant was an American professional basketball player and entrepreneur who co-founded a venture capital firm and media production...

  • Kden Kobe

    Kden Kobe was a legendary NBA player who spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning 5 championships and being...

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January 26, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 26, 1961:

  • Roman Empire - third day of the Sementivae in honor of Ceres and Terra.
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Timothy and Titus
  • Polycarp
  • Margaret of Hungary
  • International Holocaust Remembrance Day
  • Uganda - Liberation Day.
  • India - Republic Day - One of only three state holidays in India, celebrated with pomp and a military parade in New Delhi.
  • International Customs Day.
  • Australia - Australia Day.

Saints celebrated on January 26, 1961:

  • Saint Alberic
  • Saint Paula
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January 26, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 26, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 23rd and January 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 26, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 26, 1961 was Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

January 26, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 26, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Wonderland By Night
  2. - Exodus
  3. - Calcutta
  4. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
  5. - Angel Baby

January 26, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 26, 1961 was Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

January 26, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 26, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Poetry In Motion
  2. - I Love You
  3. - Save The Last Dance For Me
  4. - Portrait Of My Love
  5. - Are You Lonesome Tonight?

January 26, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 26, 1961 was Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson), according to the R&B music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

January 26, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 26, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Shop Around
  2. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
  3. - He Will Break Your Heart
  4. - The Hoochi Coochi Coo
  5. - I Idolize You

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January 26, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 26, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Misfits

The Misfits

Release year: 1961

Directed by: John Huston

Starring: Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, Montgomery Clift, Thelma Ritter

Country: United States of America

La notte

La notte

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michelangelo Antonioni

Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Marcello Mastroianni, Monica Vitti, Bernhard Wicki

Country: United States of America

Mein Mann, das Wirtschaftswunder

Mein Mann, das Wirtschaftswunder

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Ulrich Erfurth

Starring: Marika Rökk, Fritz Tillmann, Cornelia Froboess, Heinz Erhardt

La notte

La notte

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Michelangelo Antonioni

Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Marcello Mastroianni, Monica Vitti, Bernhard Wicki

Country: United States of America

North to Alaska

North to Alaska

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Henry Hathaway

Starring: John Wayne, Stewart Granger, Ernie Kovacs, Fabian

Country: United States of America

January 26, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 26, 1961 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Boomerang

Boomerang

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Reginald Hudlin

An Enemy of the People

An Enemy of the People

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Satyajit Ray

Cover Girl

Cover Girl

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Charles Vidor

The Avengers

The Avengers

Release year: 1960

Written by:

Directed by: Jeremiah Chechik

Starring: Patrick Macnee

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Mira Nair

January 26, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 26, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Leopard by Guiseppe di Lampedusa

The Leopard

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Don Fabrizio, the Sicilian prince and hero of Lampedusa’s only novel, is described to be enormous in size, intellect, and sensuality.

The Dean'S Watch by Elizabeth Goudge

The Dean'S Watch

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A compelling saga of an unlikely friendship threaded together by redemption and graceThe setting is a remote mid-nineteenth-century town in England and its grand cathedral. Adam Ayscough is the cathedral Dean. He has a deep love and respect for his …

The Politics Of Upheaval by Arthur Schlesinger

The Politics Of Upheaval

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The Politics of Upheaval 1935-1936 is volume 3 of Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.'s Age of Roosevelt series. It focuses on the turbulent final years of Franklin D.

The Conscience Of A Conservative by Barry Goldwater

The Conscience Of A Conservative

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2011 Reprint of the 1960 Edition. Original edition in full facsimile. Not reproduced using optical recognition software. Goldwater published "The Conscience Of A Conservative" in the year he was born.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

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To Kill A Mockingbird, the unforgettable story of a Southern childhood and the conscience crisis that rocked it became a bestseller immediately and was critically acclaimed when it was published for the first time in 1960.

history

Who was the US President on January 26, 1961?

On January 26, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 26, 1961?

On January 26, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 26, 1961?

On January 26, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 26th?

January 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Nairobi latema road explosion: two people were injured when an explosive device exploded outside a movie theatre in nairobi's busy capital. this area was also the scene of an earlier attack this month.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: recep tayyip erdan, president of turkey, says that the afrin offensive will now be directed east towards manbij, and the border to iraq.
  • 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). forces of libyan national army claim that they have captured one of benghazi's last strongholds from ansar al-sharia.

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What happened in 1961?

1961 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Houston Oilers beat LA Chargers 24-16 in AFL championship game
  • Russia introduces a new ruble worth $1.11
  • Supremes signed with Motown Records

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What was the calendar for January 1961?

January 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how January 1961 calendar looked like.

Thursday January 26, 1961