Sunday January 29, 1961: on this day

January 29, 1961 was the 29th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 29, 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 29, 1961, who was born and died on January 29, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 29, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra), movies (e.g. The Misfits, directed by John Huston), TV series (e.g. Boomerang) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 29th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 29, 1961?


January 29, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 29th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 29, 1961 can also be written as 1/29/1961 in the US and as 29/1/1961 in UK and Europe.

January 29, 1961 in January 1961 calendar

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January 29, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 29, 1961:

  • Us female figure skating championship won by laurence owen.

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January 29, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 29th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius 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 29, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 29, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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January 29, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 29, 1961 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 29, 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 29, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 03:34 pm and setting at 06:10 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 29, 1961?


Famous people born on January 29, 1961:

  • Trust Masiyiwa

    Zimbabwean businessman known for his philanthropic work and founding Econet Wireless.

  • Strive Masiyiwa

    Zimbabwean businessman and philanthropist.

  • Petra Thümer

    German photographer and swimmer.

  • Lucien Mollmann

    French murder; his wife was stabbed to death by him on the 8th of june 1985 at 6:00 in draguignan (france).

  • Mike Aldrete US baseball infielder (Oakland Athletics

    New york yankees).

  • Mike Aldrete

    American baseball coach and player.

  • Eddie Jackson (musician)
  • Tore Rismo
  • Marco Romiti
  • Juan Avendaño
  • Samson Shukardin
  • Ezio Gelain
  • Rafael Grossi
  • Christian Keglevits
  • Lee Tae-ho
  • Celestino Prieto

Whose famous birthday is on January 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 29th:

  • Oprah Winfrey
    Oprah Winfrey

    American talk show hostess and actress, as well as a business executive.

  • W.C. Fields
    W.C. Fields

    Legendary American comedian and actor known for his witty humor and distinctive persona.

  • Susana Giménez
    Susana Giménez

    Susana giménez is an argentine television host, actress, and businesswoman, best known for hosting her own talk show 'susana giménez' and...

  • Katharine Ross
    Katharine Ross

    Katharine ross is an american actress known for her roles in iconic films such as the graduate and butch cassidy and the sundance kid.

  • Heather Graham
    Heather Graham

    Heather graham is a well-known movie actress who gained fame for her roles in films such as boogie nights and austin powers: the spy who...

  • Adam Lambert
    Adam Lambert

    American singer, songwriter, stage actor.

  • Tom Selleck
    Tom Selleck

    American actor.

  • Paul Ryan
    Paul Ryan

    American politician.

  • Justin Hartley
    Justin Hartley

    Justin hartley is an american actor best known for his role as kevin pearson on the tv show 'this is us'.

  • Sara Gilbert
    Sara Gilbert

    American actress, member of a theatrical cast, and sister to melissa gilbert.

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January 29, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 63 years 2 months old,

or 758 months and 21 days old,

or 3298 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23091 days old,

if you were born on January 29, 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 29, 1961?

There are 285 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 29th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 29, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 29, 1961.

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January 29, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 29, 1961:

  • Angela Thirkell

    English novelist (b. 1890).

  • John F O'Ryan

    American major general (born 1874).

  • Francesco De Nicola

What famous deaths happened on January 29th?

Famous deaths on January 29th:

  • Freddie Prinze
    Freddie Prinze

    American comedian and actor, best known for his role in the tv series "chico and the man.

  • Alan Ladd
    Alan Ladd

    Alan Ladd was a renowned American actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Shane' and 'This Gun for Hire.

  • James Ingram
    James Ingram

    American singer, who was named the best new artist in 1982.

  • Margaret Truman
    Margaret Truman

    American writer, daughter harry s. truman (1924).

  • Cozy Cole
    Cozy Cole

    American drummer (d. 1981).

  • Tim McCoy
    Tim McCoy

    American actor and military officer (b. 1891).

  • Leif Erickson
    Leif Erickson

    California, united states -- actor ("invaders from mars, on the waterfront").

  • Antonio Molina
    Antonio Molina

    A spanish bus driver was driving a bus full of people when it was submerged in a flood in murcia.

  • Nick Cravat
    Nick Cravat

    Midget (gremlin–twilight zone), succumbs to lung cancer at the age of 81.

  • Eric Schneider
    Eric Schneider

    Missouri executed 35-year-old murderer of two teachers.

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January 29, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 29, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 23rd and January 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 29, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 29, 1961 was Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

January 29, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 29, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Wonderland By Night
  2. - Exodus
  3. - Calcutta
  4. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
  5. - Angel Baby

January 29, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 29, 1961 was Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

January 29, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 29, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 23rd and January 29th. 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?

January 29, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 29, 1961 was Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson), according to the R&B music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

January 29, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 29, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Shop Around
  2. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
  3. - He Will Break Your Heart
  4. - The Hoochi Coochi Coo
  5. - I Idolize You

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January 29, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 29, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Misfits

The Misfits

Release year: 1961

Directed by: John Huston

Starring: Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, Montgomery Clift, Thelma Ritter

Country: United States of America

La notte

La notte

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michelangelo Antonioni

Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Marcello Mastroianni, Monica Vitti, Bernhard Wicki

Country: United States of America

Mein Mann, das Wirtschaftswunder

Mein Mann, das Wirtschaftswunder

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Ulrich Erfurth

Starring: Marika Rökk, Fritz Tillmann, Cornelia Froboess, Heinz Erhardt

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

BUtterfield 8

BUtterfield 8

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Daniel Mann

Starring: Elizabeth Taylor, Laurence Harvey, Eddie Fisher, Dina Merrill

Country: United States of America

January 29, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 29, 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:

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

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 29, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 29, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Waste Makers by Vance Packard

The Waste Makers

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The Waste Makers is Vance Packard’s 1960 pioneering work about how rapid growth can lead to "the systematic attempt by business to make us wasteful and debt-ridden, permanently unhappy individuals."

Mistress Of Mellyn by Victoria Holt

Mistress Of Mellyn

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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?

The Last Of The Just by Andre Schwarz-Bart

The Last Of The Just

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Andre Schwarz-Bart's The Last of the Just was published in 16 languages and won the prestigious Prix Goncourt. It is widely considered the greatest Holocaust novel.

The Leopard by Guiseppe di Lampedusa

The Leopard

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Don Fabrizio, the Sicilian prince and hero of Lampedusa’s only novel, is described to be enormous in size, intellect, and sensuality.

Vanity Fair by Cleveland Amory and Frederic Bradlee

Vanity Fair

By:

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

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Who was the US President on January 29, 1961?

On January 29, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 29, 1961?

On January 29, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 29, 1961?

On January 29, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 29th?

January 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 loralai attack. nine civilians, as well as police officers, were killed and 22 more were injured when gunmen and suicide bombers attacked the loralai office of the deputy inspector general (dig). the attack was claimed by the tehrik-i-taliban.
  • 2018 - Bus plunge: after falling from a bridge in murshidabad, west bengal, india, a bus plunges into river bhairab, killing at least 36. police and local residents are often at odds because rescuers fail to respond quickly enough to save passengers.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015): yakla raid: u.s. military forces raid southern al bayda governorate in yemen. according to reuters, around 30 people were killed in the attack, including at least three senior al-qaeda leaders and at least one u.s. soldier.

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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.

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