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October 29, 1961 was the 302nd day of the year 1961, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is October 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 October 29, 1961, who was born and died on October 29, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 29, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Runaround Sue by Dion), movies (e.g. Bachelor in Paradise, directed by Jack Arnold), TV series (e.g. The Dick Van Dyke Show) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 29th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 29, 1961?
- October 29, 1961: What happened on that day?
- October 29, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 29, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 29, 1961?
- October 29, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 29, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- October 29, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 29, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- October 29, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 29, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 29, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 29, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 29, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on October 29, 1961?
What day of the week was October 29, 1961?
October 29, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 302nd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 29, 1961 can also be written as 10/29/1961 in the US and as 29/10/1961 in UK and Europe.
October 29, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 29, 1961:
- Syria exits from the united arab republic.
October 29, 1961: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Chicago Bears - Baltimore Colts : 21 - 20
- Cleveland Browns - St. Louis Cardinals : 21 - 10
- Dallas Cowboys - New York Giants : 17 - 16
- Detroit Lions - Los Angeles Rams : 28 - 10
- Minnesota Vikings - Green Bay Packers : 10 - 28
October 29, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 29, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 29, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 29th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 29, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 29, 1961 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 29, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 09:50 pm and setting at 12:32 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 23, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Nov 22, 1961.
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Who was born on October 29, 1961?
Famous people born on October 29, 1961:
- Randy Jackson (The Jacksons)
Randy jackson is best known as a member of the famous jackson family and for his contributions to the music industry as a musician and...
- Nathaniel Crosby
American family of note, second son to bing crosby's second wife kathryn grant.
- Joel Otto
Elk river, minnesota -- nhl centre (philadelphia flyers and team usa olympics – 1998).
- Randy Jackson
American singer-songwriter and dancer.
- Marc Ostrofsky
Author.
- George Fernandez
- Tonči Huljić
- Fatemeh Motamed Aria
- Gabriele Pennacchioli
- Richard Schroeder
- McKinley Singleton
- Cornelia Oschkenat
- Per-Inge Bengtsson
- Remco Boere
- Marina Di Guardo
- Denis Evstigneev
- Danny Berrios
- Steven Randall «Randy» Jackson
Whose famous birthday is on October 29th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 29th:
![Gabrielle Union]()
Gabrielle UnionAmerican actress and activist, known for her roles in films and TV shows, and her advocacy for women's rights and racial equality.
![Winona Ryder]()
Winona RyderAmerican actress who entered movies at age 13 following a less-than-conventional upbringing by intellectual hippy parents who were both...
![Kate Jackson]()
Kate JacksonKate jackson is an american tv actress best known for her role as sabrina duncan in the television series charlie's angels.
![Joan Plowright]()
Joan PlowrightJoan plowright is a british actress known for her work in stage, film, and television, and for her marriage to sir laurence olivier.
![Andy Richter]()
Andy RichterAndy richter is an american comedian known for his work as the sidekick to conan o'brien on his late-night talk shows.
![Tracee Ellis Ross]()
Tracee Ellis RossTracee ellis ross is an american actress known for her role as dr.
![Richard Dreyfuss]()
Richard DreyfussAmerican actor who rose in prominence in the early 1970s with a variety of roles.
![Edwige Feuillère]()
Edwige FeuillèreFrench actress on stage/film/tv, director, producer.
![Chelan Simmons]()
Chelan SimmonsCanadian actress and model.
![Félix Marten]()
Félix MartenFrench actor, director, and singer.
October 29, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 5 months old,
or 749 months and 21 days old,
or 3259 weeks and 5 days old,
or 22818 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 29, 1961?
There are 193 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 29th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 29, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 29, 1961.
October 29, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 29, 1961:
- Astrid Holm
Danish actress (d. 1961).
- Carlo Pastorino
- Renzo Ravenna
- Tiny Sandford
- Emerich Vogl
What famous deaths happened on October 29th?
Famous deaths on October 29th:
![Franco Corelli]()
Franco CorelliItalian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.
![John Witherspoon]()
John WitherspoonAmerican actor and comedian (d. 2019).
![Adolphe Menjou]()
Adolphe MenjouAmerican actor.
![Lloyd Bochner]()
Lloyd BochnerCanadian-american actor (d. 2005).
- Christianjames Pulitzer
Pioneering journalist and newspaper publisher, established the Pulitzer Prize.
- Joseph Pulitzer
Hungarian-american publisher.
- Frances Hodgson Burnett
Frances Hodgson Burnett was a British-American novelist and playwright best known for her children's novels such as 'The Secret Garden' and...
- Leticia Baldrige
Leticia Baldrige was an American journalist, author, and etiquette expert who served as the White House Social Secretary during the Kennedy...
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October 29, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 29, 1961:
- St. Hyacinth
- St. Ida of Leeuw
- St. John of Autun
- St. Terence of Metz
- Turkey - Republic Day (1923)
- Anglican Church - James Hannington
- St. Zenobius
- St. Theodore
- St. Bond
- St. Maximillian
Saints celebrated on October 29, 1961:
- Saint Colman of Kilmacduagh
October 29, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 29, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 23rd and October 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 29, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 1961 was Runaround Sue by Dion, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.
October 29, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 29, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Dion - Runaround Sue
- The Dovells - Bristol Stomp
- Jimmy Dean - Big Bad John
- Ray Charles - Hit The Road Jack
- Sue Thompson - Sad Movies (Make Me Cry)
October 29, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 29, 1961 was Walking Back To Happiness by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.
October 29, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 29, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Helen Shapiro - Walking Back To Happiness
- The Highwaymen - Michael
- The Shadows - Kon-Tiki
- Billy Fury - Jealousy
- John Leyton - Wild Wind
October 29, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 29, 1961 was Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles and his Orchestra, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.
October 29, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 29, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Hit The Road Jack
- Lee Dorsey - Ya Ya
- Ike & Tina Turner - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
- The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
- Jimmy McCracklin - Just Got To Know
October 29, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 29, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Bachelor in Paradise
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Jack Arnold
Starring: Bob Hope, Lana Turner, Janis Paige, Jim Hutton
El Cid
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Anthony Mann
Starring: Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren, Raf Vallone, Geneviève Page
Country: United States of America
The Mask
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Julian Roffman
Starring: Paul Stevens, Claudette Nevins, Bill Walker, Anne Collings
The Giant of Metropolis
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Umberto Scarpelli
Starring: Gordon Mitchell, Bella Cortez, Roldano Lupi, Marietto
West Side Story
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
Starring: Natalie Wood, George Chakiris, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn
Country: United States of America
October 29, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
The Dick Van Dyke Show
Release year: 1961
Written by: Carl Reiner
Starring: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews
Country: United States of America
Top Cat
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Alberto Mar
Country: United States of America
Father of the Bride
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Gary Alazraki
Car 54, Where Are You?
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Bill Fishman
Hamlet
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Michael Almereyda
October 29, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 29, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Russia And The West Under Lenin And Stalin
By: George F. Kennan
George F. Kennan – Russia and the West under Lenin, Stalin Rossiia i Zapad pri Lenine i Staline Na Angliiskom Iazyke Publisher: . Year: 1962.
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"
Clock Without Hands
By: Carson McCullers
Clock Without Hands is McCullers's most powerful statement about race, class and justice. It was set in Georgia just before court-ordered integration.
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 October 29, 1961?
On October 29, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 29, 1961?
On October 29, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 29, 1961?
On October 29, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about October 29th?
October 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of October. 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 October 29th, such as:
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: six years after being closed by the war, the national museum of damascus is reopened to the public.
- 2017 - Northern rakhine state clashes: more than 2000 people marched in yangon to support the military and ask it to protect the country's sovereignty, national security, and stop illegal invaders (referring specifically to the rohingya).
- 2016 - Sectarianism in pakistan: five people were killed and many more injured when armed terrorists opened fire on majlis members at a karachi home in the nazimabad area of karachi.
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 October 1961?
October 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
