Sunday February 19, 1961: on this day

February 19, 1961 was the 50th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is February 19, 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 February 19, 1961, who was born and died on February 19, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 19, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Calcutta by Lawrence Welk), movies (e.g. Reptilicus, directed by Sidney W. Pink), TV series (e.g. The Treasure Seekers) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 19th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 19, 1961?


February 19, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 50th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 19, 1961 can also be written as 2/19/1961 in the US and as 19/2/1961 in UK and Europe.

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February 19, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 19, 1961:

  • Henk van der grift (netherlands) becomes world champion all-around skater.
  • Albania disavows chinese "revisionism".

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February 19, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 19th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 19, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 19, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on February 19th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 19, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 19, 1961 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 19, 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 February 19, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 09:24 am and setting at 10:45 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 31, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Mar 02, 1961.

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Who was born on February 19, 1961?


Famous people born on February 19, 1961:

  • Benoît Chamoux

    French mountain climber and adventurer, pierre royer.

  • Patricio Castilla

    Mexican sculptor acclaimed for his innovative use of materials and forms.

  • Ernie Gonzalez

    American golfer (d. 2020).

  • Justin Fashanu

    English footballer (d. 1998).

  • Andy Wallace

    English race car driver.

  • Simone Gnaga
  • Calvin Oldham
  • John Pinone
  • Michel Roussel

Whose famous birthday is on February 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 19th:

  • Smokey Robinson
    Smokey Robinson

    Smokey robinson is a legendary american singer, songwriter, and record producer known for his role as the founder and frontman of the motown...

  • Victoria Justice
    Victoria Justice

    American singer-songwriter, actress, and dancer.

  • Jeff Daniels
    Jeff Daniels

    Jeff daniels is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as dumb and dumber and the squid and the whale.

  • Benicio Del Toro
    Benicio Del Toro

    Benicio del toro is a puerto rican actor known for his roles in films such as traffic, sicario, and the usual suspects.

  • Merle Oberon
    Merle Oberon

    Eurasian-american actress, who appeared in more than 20 films, including "the private life of henry viii," 33, "over the moon," 1937 and...

  • Lee Marvin
    Lee Marvin

    American actor, television and film.

  • Stephen Nichols
    Stephen Nichols

    American actor.

  • Leslie Ash
    Leslie Ash

    English actress.

  • Ray Winstone
    Ray Winstone

    English actor, singer and producer.

  • Carson McCullers
    Carson McCullers

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

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February 19, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 63 years 1 month old,

or 757 months and 10 days old,

or 3292 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23049 days old,

if you were born on February 19, 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 February 19, 1961?

There are 327 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 19th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 19, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 19, 1961.

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February 19, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 19, 1961:

  • Antino D'Agata

    Italian painter known for his vibrant landscapes.

  • Mario Bonetti
  • Anders Andersen
  • Giovanni Di Guglielmo
  • George Johnson

What famous deaths happened on February 19th?

Famous deaths on February 19th:

  • Adolfo Celi
    Adolfo Celi

    Italian stage actor and husky character actor.

  • Janet Blair
    Janet Blair

    American actress.

  • Lydia Shum
    Lydia Shum

    Actress and comedian from hong kong (d. 2008).

  • Billy Mitchell
    Billy Mitchell

    Born in france, an american military man who was the youngest ever general staff officer and, by 1920, a brigadier general.

  • Deng Xiaoping

    A chinese politician, a thrice-purged patriarch of the communist party who had a profound impact on chinese politics for three decades.

  • Harper Lee

    American novelist best known for her 1960 novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird', which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.

  • Charl Lagerfeld

    Iconic fashion designer known for his work at Chanel and Fendi.

  • Josabeth Siddall

    Josabeth Siddall was a Pre-Raphaelite artist and model, best known for her work with the painter Dante Gabriel Rossetti.

  • Virginia Hamilton

    Virginia Hamilton was an acclaimed American children's author known for her innovative and diverse storytelling.

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February 19, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 19, 1961:

  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Pisces
  • Astrology: Can also be last day of sun sign Aquarius depending on the time of birth and the astrologer's viewpoint.
  • Chaoflux (Discordianism)
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February 19, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 19, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 13th and February 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 19, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 19, 1961 was Calcutta by Lawrence Welk, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

February 19, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 19, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 13th and February 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Calcutta
  2. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
  3. - Shop Around
  4. - Calendar Girl
  5. - Exodus

February 19, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 19, 1961 was Are You Lonesome Tonight? by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

February 19, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 19, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 13th and February 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Are You Lonesome Tonight?
  2. - Sailor
  3. - You're Sixteen
  4. - Pepe
  5. - Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes

February 19, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 19, 1961 was Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson), according to the R&B music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

February 19, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 19, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 13th and February 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Shop Around
  2. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
  3. - All In My Mind
  4. - At Last
  5. - Angel Baby

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February 19, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 19, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Reptilicus

Reptilicus

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Sidney W. Pink

Starring: Bent Mejding, Asbjørn Andersen, Povl Wøldike, Ann Smyrner

Country: United States of America

The Canadians

The Canadians

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Burt Kennedy

Starring: Robert Ryan, John Dehner, Torin Thatcher, Burt Metcalfe

Gold of the Seven Saints

Gold of the Seven Saints

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

Starring: Clint Walker, Roger Moore, Letícia Román, Robert Middleton

Country: United States of America

Mother Joan of the Angels

Mother Joan of the Angels

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jerzy Kawalerowicz

Starring: Lucyna Winnicka, Mieczyslaw Voit, Anna Ciepielewska, Maria Chwalibóg

Hand in Hand

Hand in Hand

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Philip Leacock

Starring: Loretta Parry, Philip Needs, John Gregson, Sybil Thorndike

February 19, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 19, 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 Treasure Seekers

The Treasure Seekers

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Juliet May

Happily Ever After

Happily Ever After

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Yvan Attal

Boomerang

Boomerang

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Reginald Hudlin

An Enemy of the People

An Enemy of the People

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Satyajit Ray

Cover Girl

Cover Girl

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Charles Vidor

February 19, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 19, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Mistress Of Mellyn by Victoria Holt

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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?

Sermons And Soda Water by John O'Hara

Sermons And Soda Water

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John O'Hara, Three Volumes in One, Random Hse. Book club ed., in DJ

Shadows On The Grass by Isak Dinesen

Shadows On The Grass

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Isak Dinesen retells the riveting story of her life in Kenya, as told in Out of Africa, which was published under Karen Blixen.

The Chess Players by Frances Parkinson Keyes

The Chess Players

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The Chess Players is an historical novel that is based on Paul Morphy's life. He is widely regarded as the first champion of chess in the world and perhaps the greatest chess player.

Advise And Consent by Allen Drury

Advise And Consent

By:

Advice and Consent

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Who was the US President on February 19, 1961?

On February 19, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 19, 1961?

On February 19, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 19, 1961?

On February 19, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about February 19th?

February 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th day of the month of February. 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 February 19th, such as:

  • 2019 - Insurgency in egypt (2013)-present: sixteen militants were killed in two raids on egypt's sinai peninsula. the raids also include explosives and weapons.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: rif dimashq offensive. according to the syrian observatory for human rights, at least 44 people were killed in air strikes by the syrian air force on rebel-held eastern ghouta.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war and battle of mosul: u.s.-backed iraqi forces launched an operation to take back control of western mosul under isil militants, according to haider al-abadi, prime minister of iraq. according to the united nations, humanitarian agencies have been established in the older parts of the city, where food and fuel supplies are already low, running water is scarce and electricity is not reliable for many of the 800,000.

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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 February 1961?

February 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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