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September 17, 1961 was the 260th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is September 17, 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 17, 1961, who was born and died on September 17, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 17, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Michael by The Highwaymen), movies (e.g. Man-Trap, directed by Edmond O'Brien), TV series (e.g. Car 54, Where Are You?) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about September 17th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was September 17, 1961?
- September 17, 1961: What happened on that day?
- September 17, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- September 17, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on September 17, 1961?
- September 17, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- September 17, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- September 17, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- September 17, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- September 17, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- September 17, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- September 17, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on September 17, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 17, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on September 17, 1961?
What day of the week was September 17, 1961?
September 17, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 260th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
September 17, 1961 can also be written as 9/17/1961 in the US and as 17/9/1961 in UK and Europe.
September 17, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 17, 1961:
- The world's first retractable roof stadium, the civic arena, opens in pittsburgh, pennsylvania.
- Northwest orient airlines flight 706 crashes during takeoff from o'hare international airport in chicago, illinois, killing all 37 people on board.
September 17, 1961: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Chicago Bears - Minnesota Vikings : 13 - 37
- Cleveland Browns - Philadelphia Eagles : 20 - 27
- Detroit Lions - Green Bay Packers : 17 - 13
- Los Angeles Rams - Baltimore Colts : 24 - 27
- Pittsburgh Steelers - Dallas Cowboys : 24 - 27
September 17, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 17th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 17, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 17, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on September 17th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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September 17, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on September 17, 1961 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 17, 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 17, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 01:49 pm and setting at 11:54 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Sep 24, 1961.
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Who was born on September 17, 1961?
Famous people born on September 17, 1961:
- Alette Willis
Renowned author known for her captivating novels.
- Nial Griffith
Renowned author known for his captivating storytelling.
- Kalven Levinsohn
Award-winning investigative journalist specializing in political corruption.
- Ty Tabor
American singer-songwriter/guitarist (king's x platypus, the jelly jam).
- Crew Gibson
Crew Gibson is a renowned author known for his captivating novels.
- Pam Melroy
Former NASA astronaut who piloted Space Shuttle missions.
- Giorgos Koumoutsakos
Greek politician.
- Jim Cornette
American wrestling manager and sportscaster.
- Nives Meroi
Italian mountaineer.
- Pamela Ann Melroy
Palo alto, california -- major usaf / astronaut (sk:sts 92).
- Dario Bellomo
- Stefano Brondi
- Kevin Crow
- Barry Davis
- Dario Donà
- Aleksandr Stalievič Portnov
Whose famous birthday is on September 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 17th:
![John Ritter]()
John RitterAmerican actor, and a member of a theatrical family.
![Jean-Claude Carrière]()
Jean-Claude CarrièreJean-claude carrière is a renowned french screenwriter and actor, best known for his collaborations with director luis buñuel.
![Cassandra Peterson]()
Cassandra PetersonCassandra peterson is an american actress best known for her portrayal of the horror hostess character elvira, mistress of the dark.
![Phil Jackson]()
Phil JacksonAmerican basketball player, coach and star.
![Anne Bancroft]()
Anne BancroftAmerican actress who has been on screen since 1952 and won the best actress oscar.
![Hank Williams]()
Hank WilliamsAmerican singer, songwriter, and country western singer.
![Roddy McDowall]()
Roddy McDowallBritish child actor, who arrived in hollywood in 1940.
![Bryan Singer]()
Bryan SingerAmerican screenwriter and producer of director films.
![Matthew Settle]()
Matthew SettleAmerican actor.
![Dinah Sheridan]()
Dinah SheridanBritish actress, who has been a star in british tv, theatre and film for seven decades.
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September 17, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 7 months old,
or 751 months and 7 days old,
or 3266 weeks and 3 days old,
or 22865 days old,
if you were born on September 17, 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 17, 1961?
There are 146 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 17, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on September 17, 1961.
September 17, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on September 17, 1961:
- Adnan Menderes
Adnan Menderes was a Turkish politician who served as the Prime Minister of Turkey from 1950 until his overthrow in a military coup in 1960.
- Simon Delmonte
Actor/director (bleke bet), passes away at 68.
- Fatin Rüştü Zorlu
What famous deaths happened on September 17th?
Famous deaths on September 17th:
![Spiro Agnew]()
Spiro AgnewAmerican politician and lawyer, governor of maryland 1967-1969, and vice-president under nixon 1969.
![Patricia Phoenix]()
Patricia PhoenixCounty galway, ireland -- actress.
![Red Skelton]()
Red SkeltonAmerican comedian who is loved and well-known in film, tv, and nightclub.
![Richard Basehart]()
Richard BasehartAmerican stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.
![Frankie Vaughan]()
Frankie VaughanEnglish actor and singer (d. 1999).
![Jay Stewart]()
Jay StewartAnnoucer of lets make a deal commits suicide.
- Raden Adjeng Kartini
Indonesian feminist and entrepreneur who advocated for women's rights.
- Suleman the Great
Suleman the Great was the ruler of the Umayyad Caliphate, one of the largest empires in history.
- Khalis Gibran
Pioneering journalist and author known for his insightful commentary.
- Guila
Renowned actress known for her captivating performances on stage and screen.
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September 17, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on September 17, 1961:
- RC Saints - Feasts of Saint Lambert (martyr), Hildegard of Bingen
- United States - Constitution Day (observed on the previous Friday if it falls in a weekend), Citizenship Day, Von Steuben Day
- Netherlands - Operation Market Garden is still remembered with parachuting and dedications on this day.
- Also see September 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- The fourth day of the Eleusinian Mysteries in ancient Greek mythology, when the initiates sacrificed a pig.
- Angola - National Heroes' Day
Observances on September 17, 1961:
- World Patient Safety Day [WHO]
September 17, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on September 17, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 11th and September 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
September 17, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on September 17, 1961 was Michael by The Highwaymen, according to the music chart for the week September 11th and September 17th.
September 17, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on September 17, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 11th and September 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Highwaymen - Michael
- Bobby Vee - Take Good Care Of My Baby
- The Jive Five - My True Story
- Timi Yuro - Hurt
- Ral Donner - You Don't Know What You've Got (Until You Lose It)
September 17, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on September 17, 1961 was Johnny Remember Me by John Leyton, according to the music chart for the week September 11th and September 17th.
September 17, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on September 17, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 11th and September 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me
- Shirley Bassey - Reach For The Stars / Climb Ev'ry Mountain
- Helen Shapiro - You Don't Know
- Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
- Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise
September 17, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on September 17, 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 11th and September 17th.
September 17, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on September 17, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 11th and September 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra - My True Story
- Fats Domino - Let The Four Winds Blow
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - Baby, You're Right
- Freddy King - San-Ho-Zay
- Bobby Bland - Don't Cry No More
September 17, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on September 17, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Man-Trap
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Edmond O'Brien
Starring: Jeffrey Hunter, David Janssen, Stella Stevens, Elaine Devry
Claudelle Inglish
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Gordon Douglas
Starring: Diane McBain, Arthur Kennedy, Will Hutchins, Constance Ford
Samson
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Andrzej Wajda
Starring: Serge Merlin, Alina Janowska, Elzbieta Kepinska, Jan Ciecierski
Léon Morin, Priest
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Jean-Pierre Melville
Starring: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Emmanuelle Riva, Irène Tunc, Nicole Mirel
Last Year at Marienbad
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Alain Resnais
Starring: Delphine Seyrig, Giorgio Albertazzi, Sacha Pitoëff, Françoise Bertin
Country: United States of America
September 17, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on September 17, 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:
Car 54, Where Are You?
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Bill Fishman
Hamlet
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Michael Almereyda
Ghost Squad
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Joel Souza
Four Corners
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Matthew Myslinski
Merry-Go-Round
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Rupert Julian
September 17, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on September 17, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Incredible Journey
By: Sheila Burnford
Their instincts told them to go west. So the Labrador retriever, the bull terrier, and the Siamese, a young Labrador retriever set off through Canada.
The Edge Of Sadness
By: Edwin O'Connor
"A realistic Christian novel that offers hope in a nonChristian age New England Quarterly" A deeply felt and beautifully expressed work. .
The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich
By: William L. Shirer
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"
To Kill a Mockingbird
By: Harper Lee
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.
Who was the US President on September 17, 1961?
On September 17, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 17, 1961?
On September 17, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on September 17, 1961?
On September 17, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about September 17th?
September 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:
- 2018 - Russia and turkey announce a demilitarized zone in syria's idlib governorate. they also rule out military operations.
- 2017 - Five people are killed in a roadside bomb attack in north-west pakistan during the war in afghanistan.
- 2016 - American-led intervention in syria and syria's civil war: the united states admits that warplanes may not have struck a syrian army post near deir-ez-zor airport in eastern syria. it was conducting an operation against isil in which more than 60 syrian soldiers were killed. (bbc). the united nations security council (unsc), holds an emergency session to address the u.s. strikes in deir ez-zor.
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.
