Thursday December 28, 1961: on this day
December 28, 1961 was the 362nd day of the year 1961, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is December 28, 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 December 28, 1961, who was born and died on December 28, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 28, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens), movies (e.g. Gunga Jumna, directed by Nitin Bose), TV series (e.g. Steptoe And Son) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 28th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 28, 1961?
- December 28, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 28, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 28, 1961?
- December 28, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 28, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- December 28, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 28, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- December 28, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 28, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 28, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 28, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 28, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on December 28, 1961?
What day of the week was December 28, 1961?
December 28, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 362nd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 28, 1961 can also be written as 12/28/1961 in the US and as 28/12/1961 in UK and Europe.
December 28, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 28th is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 28, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 28, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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December 28, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 28, 1961 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 28, 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 December 28, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 10:06 pm and setting at 11:47 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 22, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1962.
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Famous people born on December 28, 1961:
- Caly Thompson
Set multiple world records in track and field.
- Kent Nielsen
Danish footballer and manager.
- Heather Hafner in Santa Barbara
California, usa; wpva volleyball players (national-7th-1990).
- Joe Walsh
Politician.
- Alessandra Corti
- Dario Mariuzzo
- Boško Ǵurovski
- Borut Petrič
- Zhang Bin
- Pirmin Schwander
- Agnès Le Brun
- Zhang Bin (張 斌)
- Peter Gysbrechts
- Gert Bo Jacobsen
- Terry Shane
- Martina Werner
Whose famous birthday is on December 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 28th:
- Maggie Smith
An acclaimed British actress known for her roles in films such as The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Downton Abbey, and the Harry Potter series.
- Denzel Washington
American actor named as one of america's top ten favourite actors.
- Sienna Miller
Sienna Miller is an actress known for her roles in various films and stage productions.
- John Legend
Award-winning musician and songwriter.
- Joe Manganiello
Tv actor.
- Noomi Rapace
Swedish actress.
- Seth Meyers
American actor, producer, screenwriter, and talk show host.
- Vanessa Ferlito
American actress.
- Nichelle Nichols
American actress, singer and dancer (b. 1932).
- Hildegard Knef
German actress, who was in 56 films by 1978.
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December 28, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 3 months old,
or 747 months and 23 days old,
or 3251 weeks and 2 days old,
or 22759 days old,
if you were born on December 28, 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 December 28, 1961?
There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 28, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 28, 1961.
December 28, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 28, 1961:
- Edith Wilson
Edith Wilson was the wife of President Woodrow Wilson and served as the de facto president of the United States for a period after her...
- Edith Bolling Galt Wilson
First lady (1915-21), is buried at the age of 89.
- Mario Grampa
- Guido Manganelli
- Giovanni Ponti
What famous deaths happened on December 28th?
Famous deaths on December 28th:
- Debbie Reynolds
American actress, dancer and stage entertainer.
- Jerry Orbach
American actor and singer (d. 2004).
- Florence Lawrence
Silent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.
- Joseph Ruskin
American actor and producer (d. 2013).
- Rose Marie
American entertainer, who started as a child actress named baby rose marie.
- William Demarest
Actor ("uncle charlie") on my three sons, dies in palm springs at the age of 92.
- Kiel Martin
Actor (det larue hill street blues), is killed by cancer at 46.
- Beatryce Arthur
Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances on stage and screen.
- Maurice Ravel
French composer and leader of the french musical impressionist movement.
- Leelah Alcorn
Leelah alcorn was a transgender girl whose suicide drew international attention to the issues faced by transgender youth.
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December 28, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 28, 1961:
- The third day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
- Calendar of Saints - Feast of the Holy Innocents, a.k.a. Childermas, commemorating the Massacre of the Innocents on order of king Herod the Great. In Spain and Latin American countries the festival is celebrated in a manner similar to April Fool's Day.
December 28, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 28, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 25th and December 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 28, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 28, 1961 was The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.
December 28, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 28, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Tokens - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
- Bobby Vee - Run To Him
- Chubby Checker - The Twist
- James Darren - Goodbye Cruel World
- Leroy Van Dyke - Walk On By
December 28, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 28, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.
December 28, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 28, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
- The Impressions - Gypsy Woman
- Bobby Bland - Turn On Your Love Light
- Sims Twins - Soothe Me
- Jimmy McCracklin - Just Got To Know
December 28, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 28, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 28, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 28, 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:
December 28, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 28, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on December 28, 1961?
On December 28, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 28, 1961?
On December 28, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 28, 1961?
On December 28, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about December 28th?
December 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of December. 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 December 28th, such as:
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: the kurdish ypg asks for syrian government troops to defend manbij from what it calls a turkish invasion.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: kabul suicide bombing, december 2017: 41 killed and 84 injured in a suicide bombing at a shiite cultural center in kabul, afghanistan. this group, which is affiliated with isil, claims responsibility to amaq news agency.
- 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bomb explosion in kabul causes many casualties. according to afghan police, the attack was directed at fakori behishti, a member in the national assembly.
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 December 1961?
December 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.