Friday September 29, 1961: on this day

September 29, 1961 was the 272nd day of the year 1961, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.

Is September 29, 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 29, 1961, who was born and died on September 29, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 29, 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 29th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was September 29, 1961?


September 29, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 272nd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 29, 1961 can also be written as 9/29/1961 in the US and as 29/9/1961 in UK and Europe.

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September 29, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 29, 1961:

  • Detectives, tv crime drama
  • Mamum kuzbari becomes premier of syria

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September 29, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 29th 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 29, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 29, 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 September 29th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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September 29, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 29, 1961 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 29, 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 29, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 09:48 pm and setting at 01:16 pm.

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 29, 1961?


Famous people born on September 29, 1961:

  • Jullia Gillard

    Former Prime Minister of Australia.

  • Mouhamad Dahlan

    Palestinian politician and former security chief in the Palestinian National Authority.

  • Tatiana de Rosnay

    Journalist.

  • Stephanie Miller

    American comedian and radio host.

  • Dale Dickey
    Dale Dickey
  • Jules Lepennetier
  • Steve Washington
  • Zoran Tegeltija
  • Sabiha Sumar
  • Eddie Phillips
  • Norberto Bocchi
  • Tom Tattoo
  • Rolando Fontan

Whose famous birthday is on September 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 29th:

  • Kevin Durant
    Kevin Durant

    Kevin durant is an american professional basketball player known for his scoring ability and versatility on the court.

  • Mouni Roy
    Mouni Roy

    Mouni roy is an indian actress known for her work in indian television and films.

  • Chrissy Metz
    Chrissy Metz

    Chrissy metz is an american actress best known for her role as kate pearson on the tv show 'this is us'.

  • Anita Ekberg
    Anita Ekberg

    Swedish actress, model and sex symbol.

  • Zachary Levi
    Zachary Levi

    Zachary levi is an american actor known for his roles in the tv series chuck and the movie shazam!.

  • Erika Eleniak
    Erika Eleniak

    Erika eleniak is an american actress and model best known for her role as shauni mcclain in the tv series baywatch.

  • Stephen Boss
    Stephen Boss

    Stephen boss, also known as twitch, is a professional dancer and choreographer, best known for his appearances on the tv show 'so you think...

  • Luke Goss
    Luke Goss

    British musician who was wildly popular with screaming fans in 1987.

  • Madeline Kahn
    Madeline Kahn

    American actress known for her comic timing and fey delivery of comedy roles.

  • Anaïs Demoustier
    Anaïs Demoustier

    French actress well-known for many roles, including "the time of the wolf", directed michael haneke, and "hellphone" starring jean dujardin.

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September 29, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 6 months old,

or 750 months and 1 day old,

or 3261 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22828 days old,

if you were born on September 29, 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 29, 1961?

There are 183 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 29th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 29, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on September 29, 1961.

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September 29, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 29, 1961:

  • Reinhard Herbig

    German archaeologist, who dies at 63.

  • William Shea

What famous deaths happened on September 29th?

Famous deaths on September 29th:

  • Carson McCullers
    Carson McCullers

    American short story writer, playwright, essayist, and poet (d. 1967).

  • Lois Maxwell
    Lois Maxwell

    Canadian-australian model and actress (d. 2007).

  • Tom Alter
    Tom Alter

    Indian actor (d. 2017).

  • Betty Kean
    Betty Kean

    Actress (amy tucker - leave it to larry), is killed at 69.

  • Edward Everett Horton
    Edward Everett Horton

    Actor/narrator (bulwinkle show), dies at the age of 84.

  • Avalie Allison

    Renowned actress known for her versatile roles in classic films.

  • Parilee Pardy

    Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Onyekachi Mbadiwe

    Nigerian politician and statesman who played a key role in the country's independence movement.

  • Merlina Lafayette

    Renowned actress known for her captivating performances on stage and screen.

  • Matej Bel

    Slovak astronomer known for his observations of comets and contributions to astronomy.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on September 29th

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September 29, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on September 29, 1961:

  • England, Ireland - One of the four Quarter days in the Irish calendar
  • Also see September 29 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Michaelmas - Christian feast of the Archangels St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and St. Raphael
  • French Republican Calendar - Amarante (Amaranth) Day, eighth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Argentina, Inventor's Day - Lászl= J=zsef Bfr='s birthday.

Observances on September 29, 1961:

  • International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
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September 29, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 29, 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 29, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 29, 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 29, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on September 29, 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:

  1. - Take Good Care Of My Baby
  2. - The Mountain's High
  3. - Michael
  4. - Crying
  5. - Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor (On The Bedpost Over Night)

September 29, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 29, 1961 was Walking Back To Happiness by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.

September 29, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on September 29, 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:

  1. - Walking Back To Happiness
  2. - Michael
  3. - Kon-Tiki
  4. - Jealousy
  5. - You'll Answer To Me

September 29, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 29, 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 29, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on September 29, 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:

  1. - My True Story
  2. - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
  3. - Bright Lights Big City
  4. - Baby, You're Right
  5. - Take My Love (I Want To Give It All To You)

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September 29, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on September 29, 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

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

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

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

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

Paris Blues

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Martin Ritt

Starring: Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Sidney Poitier, Louis Armstrong

Country: United States of America

September 29, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on September 29, 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

The Dick Van Dyke Show

Release year: 1961

Written by:

Starring: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews

Country: United States of America

Top Cat

Top Cat

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Alberto Mar

Country: United States of America

Father of the Bride

Father of the Bride

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Gary Alazraki

Car 54, Where Are You?

Car 54, Where Are You?

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Bill Fishman

Hamlet

Hamlet

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michael Almereyda

September 29, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on September 29, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Winter Of Our Discontent by John Steinbeck

The Winter Of Our Discontent

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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 Edge Of Sadness by Edwin O'Connor

The Edge Of Sadness

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"A realistic Christian novel that offers hope in a nonChristian age New England Quarterly" A deeply felt and beautifully expressed work. .

Clock Without Hands by Carson McCullers

Clock Without Hands

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Clock Without Hands is McCullers's most powerful statement about race, class and justice. It was set in Georgia just before court-ordered integration.

The Age Of Reason Begins by Will and Ariel Durant

The Age Of Reason Begins

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This article examines the religious strife in Europe and the scientific progress made between 1558 and 1650.

The Spanish Civil War by Hugh Thomas

The Spanish Civil War

By:

Hugh Thomas's The Spanish Civil War is a masterpiece of historian's art. It remains one of the most fascinating and compelling narratives about one of the most iconic and misunderstood conflicts of the 20th century.

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Who was the US President on September 29, 1961?

On September 29, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 29, 1961?

On September 29, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on September 29, 1961?

On September 29, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about September 29th?

September 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 sulawesi tsunami and earthquake: at least 408 people have been confirmed dead, and at least 560 injured by the tsunami that was triggered friday by a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in palu and donggala (indonesia).
  • 2017 - War in somalia: al-shabaab militants attacked a military base based outside of mogadishu. 15 soldiers were killed.
  • 2016 - 2016 india-pakistan military conflict: the indian army claims that it carried out surgical strikes in pakistan on militant camps across the line of control. this allegedly killed several militants. pakistan denies this claim, and calls it cross-border shooting that resulted in the deaths of two of its soldiers. (india today), (reuters),

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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 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.

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