Saturday January 28, 1961: on this day

January 28, 1961 was the 28th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 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 January 28, 1961, who was born and died on January 28, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 28, 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 28th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 28, 1961?


January 28, 1961 was a Saturday and it was the 28th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 28, 1961 can also be written as 1/28/1961 in the US and as 28/1/1961 in UK and Europe.

January 28, 1961 in January 1961 calendar

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January 28, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 28, 1961:

  • Republic of rwanda proclaimed.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 28th 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 28, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 28, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on January 28th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 28, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 02:44 pm and setting at 05:27 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 28, 1961?


Famous people born on January 28, 1961:

  • Arnaldur Indridason

    Icelandic writer.

  • Rona Fairhead

    Former Chair of the BBC Trust and a prominent business leader.

  • Rosemary Mahoney

    American author known for her travel writing and memoirs.

  • Normand Rochefort

    Canadian ice hockey coach and player.

  • Mike Holoway

    British musician and actor.

  • Luann L Lee

    Santa monica, california -- playmate (jan, 1987).

  • Marco Tonazzi
  • Alberto Giordano
  • Grant Bramwell

Whose famous birthday is on January 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 28th:

  • Elijah Wood
    Elijah Wood

    Elijah wood is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as frodo baggins in the 'lord of the rings' film trilogy.

  • Ariel Winter
    Ariel Winter

    Ariel winter is a tv actress best known for her role as alex dunphy on the popular sitcom modern family.

  • Joey Fatone
    Joey Fatone

    Joey fatone is an american singer best known as a member of the boy band *nsync.

  • Nick Carter
    Nick Carter

    American singer, musician, dancer, and drummer.

  • Shruti Haasan
    Shruti Haasan

    Shruti haasan is an indian actress and singer known for her work in the south indian film industry as well as bollywood.

  • Barbi Benton
    Barbi Benton

    American singer and model, actress.

  • Alan Alda
    Alan Alda

    American actor, director, and scriptwriter, who was a star since 1972.

  • Rick Warren
    Rick Warren

    American minister, founder, pastor, and author of "the purpose driven life", among others.

  • Charles Taylor
    Charles Taylor

    Liberian politician, 22nd president of liberia.

  • Frank Skinner
    Frank Skinner

    English comedian, actor, and author.

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


You are 63 years 2 months old,

or 758 months and 30 days old,

or 3300 weeks

or 23100 days old,

if you were born on January 28, 1961.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 28, 1961?

There are 276 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 28th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 28, 1961:

  • Ingvald Eriksen
  • Seiu Ito
  • Heinrich Racker
  • Michele Renzulli
  • Patricia Wentworth

What famous deaths happened on January 28th?

Famous deaths on January 28th:

  • Joe Viterelli
    Joe Viterelli

    American actor (born 1937).

  • Cicely Tyson
    Cicely Tyson

    American actress (b. 1924).

  • John Banner
    John Banner

    Austrian actor (born 1910).

  • Astryd Lindgren

    Renowned Swedish author of children's books.

  • Olita Tyson

    Legendary actress known for her powerful performances.

  • Henry VIII

    King of England from 1509 to 1547, known for his six marriages and the English Reformation.

  • Mayes Burt

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.

  • Winefred Ward

    Renowned American painter known for her landscapes and portraits.

  • Zarra Neale Hurston

    Prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance known for her novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God.

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


Holidays on January 28, 1961:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas
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January 28, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 28, 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 28, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 28, 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 28, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 28, 1961 was Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 28, 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 28, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 28, 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 28, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 28, 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 28, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 28, 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 28, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

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

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

The Doomed Oasis by Hammond Innes

The Doomed Oasis

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This epic adventure takes place in the Arabian Desert where the shadows of British colonialism threaten to destroy a father-son relationship. Nineteen-year-old David Thomas killed his father three years ago.

Enjoy, Enjoy! by Harry Golden

Enjoy, Enjoy!

By:

Enjoy, Harry, Golden

The Conscience Of A Conservative by Barry Goldwater

The Conscience Of A Conservative

By:

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.

The Politics Of Upheaval by Arthur Schlesinger

The Politics Of Upheaval

By:

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 Dean'S Watch by Elizabeth Goudge

The Dean'S Watch

By:

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 …

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Who was the US President on January 28, 1961?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 28, 1961?

On January 28, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 28th?

January 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - Boko haram insurgency: 60 people are killed in an attack on rann by boko haram.
  • 2018 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: battle of aden (2018): united arab emirates-backed southern transitional council fighters take control of government buildings in aden, south yemen after clashing with forces loyal president abdrabbuh mansur hadi. at least 10 people have been reported killed and 30 others injured. ahmed obeid bin daghr, yemeni prime minister, accuses separatists for staging a coup.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017). the world food programme reduces food aid for more than 1.4 million displaced iraqis 50%. this is due to payment delays by donor countries.

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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.

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Saturday January 28, 1961