Tuesday February 28, 1961: on this day

February 28, 1961 was the 59th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is February 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 February 28, 1961, who was born and died on February 28, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 28, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Pony Time by Chubby Checker), movies (e.g. Posse from Hell, directed by Herbert Coleman), TV series (e.g. The Treasure Seekers) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 28th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 28, 1961?


February 28, 1961 was a Tuesday and it was the 59th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 1961 can also be written as 2/28/1961 in the US and as 28/2/1961 in UK and Europe.

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February 28, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 28, 1961:

  • Jfk names henry kissinger special advisor
  • Us president john kennedy names henry kissinger special advisor.

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February 28, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 28, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 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 February 28th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 28, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 28, 1961 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 28, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 04:09 pm and setting at 06:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 31, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Mar 02, 1961.

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Who was born on February 28, 1961?


Famous people born on February 28, 1961:

  • Rae Dawn Chong
    Rae Dawn Chong

    Canadian actress.

  • René Simard

    Canadian singer and television host.

  • Barry McGuigan

    Irish boxer, who was the world's featherweight boxing champion from 1985-1986.

  • Arlan Norman

    Biologist specializing in marine biology and conservation.

  • Saskia Esken

    German politician serving as the co-leader of the Social Democratic Party of Germany.

  • Éric Bachelart

    Belgian race car driver.

  • Mark Latham

    Australian politician.

  • Toshihiko Tahara

    Japanese singer.

  • Wayne Smith in Albany

    Washington, usa; australasia golfer.

  • Gilbert Cisneros

    Gilbert and jacki, a pico rivera couple, won 266 millions in mega millions on may 5, 2010.

  • Rae Chong

    Canadian-american actress.

  • Mark Ferguson
  • Giancarlo Giovalli
  • Claudio Sclosa
  • János Váradi
  • Lutz Wadehn

Whose famous birthday is on February 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 28th:

  • Bernadette Peters
    Bernadette Peters

    American actress, singer, and dancer.

  • Natalia Vodianova
    Natalia Vodianova

    Model and actress from russia-french.

  • Gilbert Gottfried
    Gilbert Gottfried

    Gilbert gottfried is a comedian known for his distinctive voice and raunchy humor, as well as for his roles in movies like aladdin and...

  • Stephanie Beacham
    Stephanie Beacham

    Stephanie beacham is an english actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dynasty' and 'the colbys'.

  • Dorothy Stratten
    Dorothy Stratten

    Canadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.

  • Mario Andretti
    Mario Andretti

    Aldo, an italian-american auto racing driver, is his twin brother.

  • Svetlana Alliluyeva
    Svetlana Alliluyeva

    Russian-american writer and educator (d.2011).

  • Mercedes Ruehl
    Mercedes Ruehl

    American actress.

  • Vincente Minnelli
    Vincente Minnelli

    American film director, died in los angeles at the age of 76 (b. 1903).

  • Paul Krugman
    Paul Krugman

    American economist and nobel prize winner in academic economics.

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February 28, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 63 years 1 month old,

or 757 months and 22 days old,

or 3294 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23061 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 28, 1961?

There are 315 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 28th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 28, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 28, 1961.

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February 28, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 28, 1961:

  • Carmel Snow

    Carmel Snow was a renowned editor-in-chief of Harper's Bazaar.

  • Joris Vriamont

    Flemish music publisher/writer, who dies at the age of 64.

What famous deaths happened on February 28th?

Famous deaths on February 28th:

  • George Kennedy
    George Kennedy

    George kennedy was an american actor known for his roles in cool hand luke, airport, and the naked gun series.

  • Ruby Keeler
    Ruby Keeler

    Canadian-american actress and dancer.

  • Mary Stuart
    Mary Stuart

    American actress and singer (b. 1926).

  • Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
    Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

    American actor (born in 1905).

  • Jim Thorpe
    Jim Thorpe

    American professional athlete who won awards for over seven events: the 100 meter dash and the 1500 meter run, as well as the broad jump,...

  • Anny Ondra
    Anny Ondra

    Actress (blackmail) dies at 83.

  • Henry Luce

    American publisher, born in china.

  • Dewell Hines

    Dewell Hines was a celebrated artist known for their unique and innovative artistic style.

  • Aleja Fernandez

    Aleja Fernandez was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and its applications in...

  • Owen Chamberlain

    American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize in physics on 10/26/1959 with dr.

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February 28, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 28, 1961:

  • Blessed Antonia of Florence (d. 1472)

Saints celebrated on February 28, 1961:

  • Saint Silvana
  • Saint Rufinus
  • Saint Oswald (d. 992)
  • Saint Romanus (died 463)
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February 28, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 28, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 27th and March 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 28, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 1961 was Pony Time by Chubby Checker, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

February 28, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 28, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 27th and March 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Pony Time
  2. - Calcutta
  3. - Surrender
  4. - Don't Worry
  5. - Dedicated To The One I Love

February 28, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 28, 1961 was Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

February 28, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 28, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 27th and March 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes
  2. - Are You Sure
  3. - Wooden Heart
  4. - Theme For A Dream
  5. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?

February 28, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 28, 1961 was Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson), according to the R&B music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

February 28, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 28, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 27th and March 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Shop Around
  2. - All In My Mind
  3. - Pony Time
  4. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
  5. - I Don't Want To Cry

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February 28, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 28, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Posse from Hell

Posse from Hell

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Herbert Coleman

Starring: Audie Murphy, John Saxon, Zohra Lampert, Vic Morrow

Reptilicus

Reptilicus

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Sidney W. Pink

Starring: Bent Mejding, Asbjørn Andersen, Povl Wøldike, Ann Smyrner

Country: United States of America

The Canadians

The Canadians

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Burt Kennedy

Starring: Robert Ryan, John Dehner, Torin Thatcher, Burt Metcalfe

Gold of the Seven Saints

Gold of the Seven Saints

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

Starring: Clint Walker, Roger Moore, Letícia Román, Robert Middleton

Country: United States of America

Mother Joan of the Angels

Mother Joan of the Angels

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jerzy Kawalerowicz

Starring: Lucyna Winnicka, Mieczyslaw Voit, Anna Ciepielewska, Maria Chwalibóg

February 28, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

The Treasure Seekers

The Treasure Seekers

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Juliet May

Happily Ever After

Happily Ever After

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Yvan Attal

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

February 28, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 28, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

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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.

The White Nile by Alan Moorehead

The White Nile

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Enjoy all the excitement and adventure from Alan Moorehead's classic bestseller The White Nile - the daring explorations of the Nile River during the second half the nineteenth century.

The Waste Makers by Vance Packard

The Waste Makers

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The Waste Makers is Vance Packard’s 1960 pioneering work about how rapid growth can lead to "the systematic attempt by business to make us wasteful and debt-ridden, permanently unhappy individuals."

The Chess Players by Frances Parkinson Keyes

The Chess Players

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The Chess Players is an historical novel that is based on Paul Morphy's life. He is widely regarded as the first champion of chess in the world and perhaps the greatest chess player.

The Last Of The Just by Andre Schwarz-Bart

The Last Of The Just

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Andre Schwarz-Bart's The Last of the Just was published in 16 languages and won the prestigious Prix Goncourt. It is widely considered the greatest Holocaust novel.

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Who was the US President on February 28, 1961?

On February 28, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 28, 1961?

On February 28, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 28, 1961?

On February 28, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about February 28th?

February 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of February. 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 February 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - 28 february 2019, mogadishu bombings: 29 were killed in three bomb blasts and a siege that lasted until march 1.
  • 2018 - Kivu conflict: 23 people have been killed in clashes between militias within the rutshuru territory, north kivu, dr congo. since february 25, violence has rekindled.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). twelve afghan national police officers are killed in an "infiltration attack" by taliban in the southern helmand province.

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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 February 1961?

February 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.

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