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September 26, 1961 was the 269th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is September 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 September 26, 1961, who was born and died on September 26, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 26, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Take Good Care Of My Baby by Bobby Vee), movies (e.g. Breakfast at Tiffany's, directed by Blake Edwards), TV series (e.g. The Dick Van Dyke Show) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about September 26th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was September 26, 1961?
- September 26, 1961: What happened on that day?
- September 26, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- September 26, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on September 26, 1961?
- September 26, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- September 26, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- September 26, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- September 26, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- September 26, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- September 26, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- September 26, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on September 26, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 26, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on September 26, 1961?
What day of the week was September 26, 1961?
September 26, 1961 was a Tuesday and it was the 269th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
September 26, 1961 can also be written as 9/26/1961 in the US and as 26/9/1961 in UK and Europe.
September 26, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 26, 1961:
- From the second city opens at royale theater nyc for 87 performances
September 26, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 26th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.
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September 26, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 26, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on September 26th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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September 26, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on September 26, 1961 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 26, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 08:30 pm and setting at 10:13 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 1961.
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Who was born on September 26, 1961?
Famous people born on September 26, 1961:
- Doristine White
Olympic gold medalist in sprinting events.
- Edward Jr Kennedy
Edward jr kennedy is best known for being the son of senator edward kennedy and a member of the prominent kennedy family.
- Jeany Buss
Owner of the Los Angeles Lakers and a prominent figure in the NBA.
- Cindy Herron
American singer-songwriter and actress.
- Will Self
English novelist and journalist.
- Marianne Mikko
Estonian politician and journalist.
- Charlotte Fich
Danish actress.
- Oliver Peyton
Irish businessman.
- Ken Mitsuishi
Japanese actor.
- Ted Kennedy
American family of note, ted kennedy's second child, and the son of joan kennedy.
- Heather Locklear
Actress.
- Mario Diaz-Balart
Politician.
- Kjell Inge Olsen
- Alexander Kellner
- Anjo Sadăkov
- Franco Ricciardiello
- Thalia Zedek
Whose famous birthday is on September 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 26th:
![Linda Hamilton]()
Linda HamiltonLinda hamilton is a renowned american actress known for her iconic role as sarah connor in the terminator film series.
![Olivia Newton-John]()
Olivia Newton-JohnAn american singer, born in australia.
![Jim Caviezel]()
Jim CaviezelAmerican actor who played jesus in mel gibson’s controversial film "the passion of the christ (2004).
![Christina Milian]()
Christina MilianAmerican r&b actress and singer.
![Melissa Sue Anderson]()
Melissa Sue AndersonMelissa sue anderson is an american actress best known for her role as mary ingalls on the tv show little house on the prairie.
![Julie London]()
Julie LondonAmerican actress and breathy blues singer.
![Lysette Anthony]()
Lysette AnthonyLondon, england -- actress.
![Donna Douglas]()
Donna DouglasAmerican actress (b. 1932).
![Kent McCord]()
Kent McCordAmerican actor and star of the tv series "adam 12", which aired from 9/21/1968 through 8/26/1975.
![Emma Rigby]()
Emma RigbyEnglish actress.
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September 26, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 6 months old,
or 750 months and 30 days old,
or 3265 weeks and 2 days old,
or 22857 days old,
if you were born on September 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 September 26, 1961?
There are 154 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 26th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 26, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on September 26, 1961.
September 26, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on September 26, 1961:
- Charles Erwin Wilson
American politician, 5th united states secretary of defense (b. 1890).
- Eily Malyon
Actress jane eyre, i married a witch), is killed at 81.
- Juanita Hansen
Actress (fast company), passes away at 67 from a heart attack.
- Bülbül
- Mario Racheli
What famous deaths happened on September 26th?
Famous deaths on September 26th:
![Anna Magnani]()
Anna MagnaniItalian actress, whose work reflects a passionate and extravagant life force.
![Baden Powell]()
Baden PowellBrazilian guitarist (born 1937).
![Gloria Stuart]()
Gloria StuartActress (rose tianic) / founder (screen actors guild).
![Helen Kane]()
Helen KaneActress (heads up pointed heels), is killed by cancer at the age of 62.
![Arthur Hunnicutt]()
Arthur HunnicuttGravelly (arkansas) -- actor (big sky apache uprising).
![Richard Mulligan]()
Richard MulliganAmerican actor and singer (d.2000).
![Carl Brisson]()
Carl BrissonActor (ship cafe.
- Levii Strauss
Levii Strauss is the founder of the Levi's brand of denim jeans.
- Elynore Roosevelt
American politician and diplomat who served as the First Lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945.
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September 26, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on September 26, 1961:
- International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
September 26, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on September 26, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 25th and October 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
September 26, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on September 26, 1961 was Take Good Care Of My Baby by Bobby Vee, according to the music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.
September 26, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on September 26, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 25th and October 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bobby Vee - Take Good Care Of My Baby
- Dick and DeeDee - The Mountain's High
- The Highwaymen - Michael
- Roy Orbison - Crying
- Lonnie Donegan and His Skiffle Group - Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor (On The Bedpost Over Night)
September 26, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on September 26, 1961 was Walking Back To Happiness by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.
September 26, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on September 26, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 25th and October 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Helen Shapiro - Walking Back To Happiness
- The Highwaymen - Michael
- The Shadows - Kon-Tiki
- Billy Fury - Jealousy
- Cleo Laine - You'll Answer To Me
September 26, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on September 26, 1961 was My True Story by The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.
September 26, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on September 26, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 25th and October 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra - My True Story
- Ike & Tina Turner - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
- Jimmy Reed - Bright Lights Big City
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - Baby, You're Right
- Little Willie John - Take My Love (I Want To Give It All To You)
September 26, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on September 26, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Breakfast at Tiffany's
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Blake Edwards
Starring: Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard, Patricia Neal, Buddy Ebsen
Country: United States of America
Paris Blues
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Martin Ritt
Starring: Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Sidney Poitier, Louis Armstrong
Country: United States of America
Bus Stop
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Joshua Logan
Starring: Marilyn Monroe, Don Murray, Arthur O'Connell, Betty Field
Country: United States of America
The Hustler
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Robert Rossen
Starring: Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie, George C. Scott
Country: United States of America
Paris Blues
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Martin Ritt
Starring: Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Sidney Poitier, Louis Armstrong
Country: United States of America
September 26, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on September 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:
The Dick Van Dyke Show
Release year: 1961
Written by: Carl Reiner
Starring: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews
Country: United States of America
Top Cat
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Alberto Mar
Country: United States of America
Father of the Bride
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Gary Alazraki
Car 54, Where Are You?
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Bill Fishman
Hamlet
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Michael Almereyda
September 26, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on September 26, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Nobody Knows My Name
By: James Baldwin
This collection of essays, written with Baldwin's unflinching honesty and illuminating insights, examines topics such as race relations in America and the role of the writer within society.
The Winter Of Our Discontent
By: John Steinbeck
The last novel of one America's most loved writers--a story of degeneration and corruption as well as a spiritual crisis. In awarding John Steinbeck 1962 Nobel Prize in Literature, it was stated by the Nobel committee that
The Agony and the Ecstasy
By: Irving Stone
Irving Stone's classic biographical novel about Michaelangelo - in which both the artist as well as the man are fully brought to life. This novel is a masterpiece in its own right. It portrays Michelangelo’s passionate, dangerous love life and …
Firsthand Report
By: Sherman Adams
Near Fine/Near fine. 8vo - over 7A 3/4 " - 9A 3/4 " tall. Blue cloth first edition. About fine in dj.
Ring Of Bright Water
By: Gavin Maxwell
The story of Gavin Maxwell and his life with otters off the west coast of Scotland was hailed as a masterpiece in 1960. It remains one of the most beloved books.
Who was the US President on September 26, 1961?
On September 26, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 26, 1961?
On September 26, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on September 26, 1961?
On September 26, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about September 26th?
September 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of September. 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 September 26th, such as:
- 2018 - Battle of tripoli (2018): heavy fighting in tripoli has been stopped. more than 100 people were killed in the last month by different militias.
- 2017 - 2017 har adar shooting: three israelis were killed and one more injured when a palestinian gunman opened fire at an israeli settlement in har adar, west bank.
- 2016 - Colombian conflict: colombian president juan manuel santos, and farc leader rodrigo londono (also known as timochenko), sign a peace agreement in cartagena. this ends the longest-running armed conflict in western hemisphere. on october 2, the final agreement will go to the people for their approval in a referendum.
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 September 1961?
September 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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.
