Sunday January 08, 1961: on this day

January 08, 1961 was the 8th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 08, 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 08, 1961, who was born and died on January 08, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 08, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Are You Lonesome To-Night? by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. Paul Of Tarsus) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 8th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 08, 1961?


January 08, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 8th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 08, 1961 can also be written as 1/8/1961 in the US and as 8/1/1961 in UK and Europe.

January 08, 1961 in January 1961 calendar

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January 08, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 08, 1961:

  • Bollingen prize for poetry awarded to yvor winters.
  • In france a referendum supports charles de gaulle's policies in algeria.

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January 08, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th 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 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 08, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 08, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on January 8th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 08, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 08, 1961 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 08, 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 08, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 10:17 pm and setting at 11:26 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 08, 1961?


Famous people born on January 08, 1961:

  • Deb Spillane

    Deb Spillane is a former Australian rugby league player known for her exceptional skills on the field.

  • Betsy Franco

    Betsy Franco is an American actress known for her roles in TV series and films.

  • Calvin Smith

    American sprinter.

  • Keith Arkell

    English chess grandmaster.

  • Paolo Massobrio
  • Kazuki Takahashi

Whose famous birthday is on January 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 8th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • David Bowie
    David Bowie

    British actor and rock star with exotic looks.

  • Cynthia Erivo
    Cynthia Erivo

    Cynthia erivo is a british actress and singer known for her tony award-winning performance in 'the color purple' and her role in the film...

  • Stephen Hawking
    Stephen Hawking

    British theoretical physicist, who was also a professor at the university of oxford.

  • Géraldine Pailhas
    Géraldine Pailhas

    French actress who starred alongside johnny depp, marlon brando and "don juan demarco.

  • Graham Chapman
    Graham Chapman

    An english actor and writer.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Yvette Mimieux
    Yvette Mimieux

    American actress, stage, and tv actress.

  • Michelle Forbes
    Michelle Forbes

    Actress (julianna cox-homicide).

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January 08, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 63 years 3 months old,

or 759 months and 16 days old,

or 3302 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23117 days old,

if you were born on January 08, 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 January 08, 1961?

There are 259 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 8th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 08, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 08, 1961.

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January 08, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 08, 1961:

  • Schoolboy Rowe

    American baseball player and coach (b. 1910).

What famous deaths happened on January 8th?

Famous deaths on January 8th:

  • John Gregson
    John Gregson

    Actor (rooney assassin) dies at 55.

  • Yvonne De Carlo
    Yvonne De Carlo

    Canadian-american actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer whose six-decade career included roles in film, television, musical theatre,...

  • Edd Byrnes
    Edd Byrnes

    Edd Byrnes was an American actor known for his role in the TV series '77 Sunset Strip'.

  • Gale Page
    Gale Page

    Actress (4 daughters, knute rockney), is killed by cancer at 72.

  • Pat Buttram
    Pat Buttram

    American actor and comedian (b. 1915).

  • Robert Baden-Powell
    Robert Baden-Powell

    British military figure who founded the boy scouts of england in 1907.

  • Zbigniew Cybulski
    Zbigniew Cybulski

    Polish actor (see you tommorrow) dies at 39.

  • Lois Wilson
    Lois Wilson

    Actress (alice aldrich family), dies at 88.

  • Castin Galilei

    Castin Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a key role in the scientific revolution.

  • Galileah Galilei

    Galileo Galilei was a renowned Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a pivotal role in the scientific...

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January 08, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 08, 1961:

  • Commonwealth Day is celebrated in Northern Mariana Islands.
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January 08, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 08, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 2nd and January 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 08, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 08, 1961 was Are You Lonesome To-Night? by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

January 08, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 08, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Are You Lonesome To-Night?
  2. - Wonderland By Night
  3. - Last Date
  4. - Exodus
  5. - A Thousand Stars

January 08, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 08, 1961 was Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

January 08, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 08, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 2nd and January 8th. 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?

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January 08, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 08, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Shoot the Piano Player

Shoot the Piano Player

Release year: 1960

Directed by: François Truffaut

Starring: Charles Aznavour, Marie Dubois, Nicole Berger, Michèle Mercier

Country: United States of America

Ten Who Dared

Ten Who Dared

Release year: 1960

Directed by: William Beaudine

Starring: Brian Keith, John Beal, James Drury, R.G. Armstrong

The Millionairess

The Millionairess

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Anthony Asquith

Starring: Sophia Loren, Peter Sellers, Alastair Sim, Vittorio De Sica

Saturday Night and Sunday Morning

Saturday Night and Sunday Morning

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Karel Reisz

Starring: Albert Finney, Shirley Anne Field, Rachel Roberts, Hylda Baker

Country: United States of America

January 08, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 08, 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:

Paul of Tarsus

Paul of Tarsus

Release year: 1960

No Man's Island

No Man's Island

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Ferenc Török

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 08, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 08, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Vanity Fair by Cleveland Amory and Frederic Bradlee

Vanity Fair

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Index 325-327 Illustrated with black-and-white photographs

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.

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich by William L. Shirer

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich

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This definitive history of Hitler's rise is back in hardcover, hailed by The New York Times as "one the most important works historical of our time"

Rabbit, Run by John Updike

Rabbit, Run

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Rabbit, Run was the book that established John Updike's status as one of America's most important novelists.

Mistress Of Mellyn by Victoria Holt

Mistress Of Mellyn

By:

Mount Mellyn was as proud and majestic as she imagined...But what about its master, Connan TreMellyn. Martha Leigh's new employer was as charming as his name implied?

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Who was the US President on January 08, 1961?

On January 08, 1961 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 08, 1961?

On January 08, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 08, 1961?

On January 08, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 8th?

January 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military police says it has begun patrolling manbij in the syrian civil war. (tass). the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces claim that five foreign nationals were captured fighting for the islamic state of iraq. two of the five are from the united states; two from pakistan, and one from ireland.
  • 2018 - Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, has stopped research on parkinson's and alzheimer's diseases.
  • 2017 - January 2017, jerusalem vehicular attack: a truck crashes into a group israeli soldiers in an attack on east jerusalem. the attack resulted in the deaths of four and injuring 21 others. the terrorist was previously convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison.

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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.

Discover how January 1961 calendar looked like.

Sunday January 8, 1961