Saturday December 30, 1961: on this day
About December 30th, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: Congolese troops capture Albert Kalonji of South Kasai (who soon escapes).
- Day of the week: December 30th, 1961 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Kristin Kreuk, Patti Smith
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens
- Popular movie: Gunga Jumna directed by Nitin Bose
More about December 30th, 1961? See below for more news and curiosities on December 30th, 1961.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 30, 1961?
- December 30, 1961: What happened on that day?
- December 30, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 30, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 30, 1961?
- December 30, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 30, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- December 30, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 30, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- December 30, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 30, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 30, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 30, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 30, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on December 30, 1961?
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: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 30, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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December 30, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
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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Get your map!Who was born on December 30, 1961?
Famous people born on December 30, 1961:
- Sean Hannity
He is an american conservative talk-show host, political commentator, and writer.
- 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
Tv actress.
- Patti Smith
American poet, singer, songwriter, and punk princess from new york.
- Ellie Goulding
British singer.
- 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
American grammy-nominated r&b singer and songwriter, actor/writer, author, tv producer, former fashion model, and mtv vj.
- Tracey Ullman
British comedian, an original, boisterous player on tv, stage, and screen.
- Jason Behr
American actor.
- Davy Jones
English singer, guitarist and actor (b. 1945).
- Michael Nesmith
American musician and member of "the monkees".
- 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.
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
Hong Kong singer and actress, known as the 'Madonna of Asia.
- Tom Wilkinson
English actor (b. 1948).
- Artie Shaw
American jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).
- Luise Rainer
Austrian-born german actress and american film star, oscar winner for "great zeigfeld" 1936 and "the good earth" 1937.
- Lew Ayres
American actor onscreen since 1929.
- Dawn Wells
American model and actress, miss nevada 1959 (d. 2020).
- Sonny Liston
American boxer (born 1932).
- 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
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:
- 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 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:
- 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 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:
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:
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:
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.
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.
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.