Saturday December 30, 1961: on this day

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What day of the week was December 30, 1961?


December 30, 1961 was a Saturday and it was the 364th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 30, 1961 can also be written as 12/30/1961 in the US and as 30/12/1961 in UK and Europe.

December 30, 1961 in December 1961 calendar

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December 30, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 30, 1961:

  • Congolese troops capture albert kalonji of south kasai (who soon escapes).

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December 30, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 30th 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 30, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 30, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on December 30th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 30, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 30, 1961 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 30, 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 30, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 12:00 am and setting at 12:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 22, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1962.

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Who was born on December 30, 1961?


Famous people born on December 30, 1961:

  • Sean Hannity
    Sean Hannity

    He is an american conservative talk-show host, political commentator, and writer.

  • Ben Johnson
    Ben Johnson

    100m runner (1988 olympics - gold medalist, disqualified).

  • Benjerman Johnson

    Canadian sprinter who won the gold medal in the 100 meters at the 1988 Olympics.

  • Douglas Coupland

    Douglas Coupland is a Canadian novelist and artist, known for his novel 'Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated Culture'.

  • Charlie Nicholas

    He was a professional scottish football player.

  • Bill English

    New zealand farmer and politician, 39th prime minister of new zealand.

  • Fred Poulet

    He is a french film director and singer.

  • Seda Sayan

    Turkish actress and singer.

  • Sue Malaxos

    Australian marathon runner (olympics-1996).

  • Antonio Marziali
  • Edoardo Garrone

Whose famous birthday is on December 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 30th:

  • Kristin Kreuk
    Kristin Kreuk

    Tv actress.

  • Patti Smith
    Patti Smith

    American poet, singer, songwriter, and punk princess from new york.

  • Ellie Goulding
    Ellie Goulding

    British singer.

  • Eliza Dushku
    Eliza Dushku

    American actress, who started performing professionally at the age of 11 when her first film, "one hot summer", was released in august 1992.

  • Tyrese Gibson
    Tyrese Gibson

    American grammy-nominated r&b singer and songwriter, actor/writer, author, tv producer, former fashion model, and mtv vj.

  • Tracey Ullman
    Tracey Ullman

    British comedian, an original, boisterous player on tv, stage, and screen.

  • Jason Behr
    Jason Behr

    American actor.

  • Davy Jones
    Davy Jones

    English singer, guitarist and actor (b. 1945).

  • Michael Nesmith
    Michael Nesmith

    American musician and member of "the monkees".

  • Jack Lord
    Jack Lord

    American actor who made his screen debut in 1949's "project x" and is best remembered for his tv series "hawaii five-o" 1968-1980.

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December 30, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 4 months old,

or 748 months and 1 day old,

or 3252 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22768 days old,

if you were born on December 30, 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 30, 1961?

There are 243 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 30th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 30, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 30, 1961.

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December 30, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 30, 1961:

  • Jacobus "Ko" van den Bosch Dutch actor (Amsterdamned)/director

    At the age of 53, he dies.

  • Josef Havlíček
  • Larry McCormick
  • José Royo Gómez

What famous deaths happened on December 30th?

Famous deaths on December 30th:

  • Anita Mui
    Anita Mui

    Hong Kong singer and actress, known as the 'Madonna of Asia.

  • Tom Wilkinson
    Tom Wilkinson

    English actor (b. 1948).

  • Artie Shaw
    Artie Shaw

    American jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).

  • Luise Rainer
    Luise Rainer

    Austrian-born german actress and american film star, oscar winner for "great zeigfeld" 1936 and "the good earth" 1937.

  • Lew Ayres
    Lew Ayres

    American actor onscreen since 1929.

  • Dawn Wells
    Dawn Wells

    American model and actress, miss nevada 1959 (d. 2020).

  • Sonny Liston
    Sonny Liston

    American boxer (born 1932).

  • Dorothy Comingore
    Dorothy Comingore

    Actress (citizen kane), passes away at 58 after a long battle with cancer.

  • Barbara Walters

    Barbara Walters is an American broadcast journalist, author, and television personality who has hosted television programs, including Today,...

  • Syan Hussein

    Former President of Iraq known for his controversial leadership.

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December 30, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 30, 1961:

  • The sixth day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • R.C. Saints - Pope Felix I (optional memorial)
  • Philippines - Rizal Day
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December 30, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 30, 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 30, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 30, 1961 was The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

December 30, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 30, 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:

  1. - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
  2. - Run To Him
  3. - The Twist
  4. - Goodbye Cruel World
  5. - Walk On By

December 30, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 30, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

December 30, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 30, 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:

  1. - Please Mr. Postman
  2. - Gypsy Woman
  3. - Turn On Your Love Light
  4. - Soothe Me
  5. - Just Got To Know

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December 30, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 30, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Gunga Jumna

Gunga Jumna

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Nitin Bose

Starring: Dilip Kumar, Vyjayanthimala, Nasir Khan, Azra

The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone

The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone

Release year: 1961

Directed by: José Quintero

Starring: Vivien Leigh, Warren Beatty, Coral Browne, Jill St. John

Country: United States of America

Flight of the Lost Balloon

Flight of the Lost Balloon

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Nathan Juran

Starring: Mala Powers, Marshall Thompson, James Lanphier, Douglas Kennedy

The Children's Hour

The Children's Hour

Release year: 1961

Directed by: William Wyler

Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Shirley MacLaine, James Garner, Miriam Hopkins

Country: United States of America

Pocketful of Miracles

Pocketful of Miracles

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Frank Capra

Starring: Glenn Ford, Bette Davis, Hope Lange, Arthur O'Connell

Country: United States of America

December 30, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 30, 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:

Steptoe and Son

Steptoe and Son

Release year: 1961

Starring: Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H. Corbett

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Diver Dan

Diver Dan

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Various

Les coulisses de l'exploit

Les coulisses de l'exploit

Release year: 1961

Bonsoir

Bonsoir

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jean-Pierre Mocky

La grande farandole

La grande farandole

Release year: 1961

December 30, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 30, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Coming Fury by Bruce Catton

The Coming Fury

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Notes on dust jacket: Bruce Catton's book about the Civil War is both a wide-ranging and a comprehensive work of art.

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. .

The Judas Tree by A.J. Cronin

The Judas Tree

By:

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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.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

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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.

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Who was the US President on December 30, 1961?

On December 30, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 30, 1961?

On December 30, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 30, 1961?

On December 30, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about December 30th?

December 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: taliban refuse peace talks with afghan government
  • 2017 - Insurgency in egypt (2013)-present: three militants are killed, and ten more are detained by egyptian security forces at giza.
  • 2016 - Lukasz urban's funeral, the driver who was killed during last week’s attack on berlin's christmas market, will be held in banie, near the german border. a german diplomat and president of poland andrzej da attend.

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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 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.

Discover how December 1961 calendar looked like.

Saturday December 30, 1961