Sunday December 31, 1961: on this day

December 31, 1961 was the 365th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 31, 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 December 31, 1961, who was born and died on December 31, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens), movies (e.g. Gunga Jumna, directed by Nitin Bose), TV series (e.g. Steptoe And Son) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 31st, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 31, 1961?


December 31, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 365th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1961 can also be written as 12/31/1961 in the US and as 31/12/1961 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 1961 in December 1961 calendar

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December 31, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 31, 1961:

  • Lrma la douce closes at plymouth theater nyc after 527 performances
  • Beach boys play their debut gig under that name
  • Failed coup by syrian group in lebanon.
  • Green bay packers shutout new york giants 37-0 in nfl championship game.
  • Us post-war marshall plan expires after distributing more than us$12 billion.
  • Ireland's first national television station, ''telefís éireann'' (later rté), begins broadcasting.
  • Ampquotbarbieampquot gets a boyfriend when the ampquotkenampquot doll is introduced.
  • ''the incredible journey'' is published.
  • Rté, ireland's state broadcaster, launches its first national television service.

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December 31, 1961: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • New York Giants - Green Bay Packers : 0 - 37
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December 31, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st 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 December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 31, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Ox personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on December 31st, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 31, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 31, 1961 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 December 31, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 12:58 am and setting at 01:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 22, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on December 31, 1961

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Who was born on December 31, 1961?


Famous people born on December 31, 1961:

  • Nina Li Chi
    Nina Li Chi

    Chinese actress.

  • Rick Aguilera

    American baseball coach and player.

  • Fabian Nicieza

    American comic book writer, co-creator of Deadpool.

  • Jeremy Heywood

    English economist and civil servant (d. 2018).

  • Rick Aguilera in San Gabriel

    California, usa; pitcher (minnesota twins).

  • Douglas Coupland

    Author.

  • Sean Hannity

    Writer.

  • Joanna Johnson

    Actress (caroline bold and the beautiful).

  • Nina Li

    Movie actress.

  • John Carlsen
  • Rainer Ernst
  • Jari Rantanen
  • Felicia Raschiatore
  • Dante Pergreffi

Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:

  • Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins

    Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.

  • Tim Matheson
    Tim Matheson

    American actor, tv and film star.

  • Val Kilmer
    Val Kilmer

    American actor, writer and musician.

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Ben Kingsley
    Ben Kingsley

    An english actor.

  • Sarah Miles
    Sarah Miles

    British actress, first recognized in u.s.

  • Joey McIntyre
    Joey McIntyre

    American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".

  • Bebe Neuwirth
    Bebe Neuwirth

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

  • Joe Dallesandro
    Joe Dallesandro

    American actor, model, and 'warhol star.

  • Barbara Carrera
    Barbara Carrera

    Nicaraguan model and actress.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 31st

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December 31, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 2 months old,

or 746 months and 28 days old,

or 3247 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22733 days old,

if you were born on December 31, 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 December 31, 1961?

There are 278 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 31, 1961.

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December 31, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 31, 1961:

  • Tranquilino Arbulu

    Tranquilino Arbulu was a Filipino painter known for his landscape and portrait works.

What famous deaths happened on December 31st?

Famous deaths on December 31st:

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • James Avery
    James Avery

    James avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.

  • Wayne Rogers
    Wayne Rogers

    Wayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.

  • Woody Strode
    Woody Strode

    Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.

  • Billie Dove
    Billie Dove

    American actress (born in 1903).

  • Wesley Addy
    Wesley Addy

    Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).

  • Edward Herrmann
    Edward Herrmann

    American actor (d. 2014).

  • Kader Khan
    Kader Khan

    Indian actor (b. 1937).

  • William Christopher
    William Christopher

    American actor and singer (d. 2016).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 31st

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December 31, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 31, 1961:

  • New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
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December 31, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 31, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 25th and December 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 31, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1961 was The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

December 31, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 31, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
  2. - Run To Him
  3. - The Twist
  4. - Goodbye Cruel World
  5. - Walk On By

December 31, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

December 31, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 31, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Please Mr. Postman
  2. - Gypsy Woman
  3. - Turn On Your Love Light
  4. - Soothe Me
  5. - Just Got To Know

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December 31, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 31, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Gunga Jumna

Gunga Jumna

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Nitin Bose

Starring: Dilip Kumar, Vyjayanthimala, Nasir Khan, Azra

The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone

The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone

Release year: 1961

Directed by: José Quintero

Starring: Vivien Leigh, Warren Beatty, Coral Browne, Jill St. John

Country: United States of America

Flight of the Lost Balloon

Flight of the Lost Balloon

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Nathan Juran

Starring: Mala Powers, Marshall Thompson, James Lanphier, Douglas Kennedy

The Children's Hour

The Children's Hour

Release year: 1961

Directed by: William Wyler

Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Shirley MacLaine, James Garner, Miriam Hopkins

Country: United States of America

Pocketful of Miracles

Pocketful of Miracles

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Frank Capra

Starring: Glenn Ford, Bette Davis, Hope Lange, Arthur O'Connell

Country: United States of America

December 31, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 31, 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:

Steptoe and Son

Steptoe and Son

Release year: 1961

Starring: Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H. Corbett

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Diver Dan

Diver Dan

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Various

Les coulisses de l'exploit

Les coulisses de l'exploit

Release year: 1961

Bonsoir

Bonsoir

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jean-Pierre Mocky

La grande farandole

La grande farandole

Release year: 1961

December 31, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 31, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Making Of The President 1960 by Theodore H. White

The Making Of The President 1960

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The most famous political story ever told is the epic clash between John F. Kennedy & Richard M. Nixon. This was captured in Theodore White's groundbreaking chronicle The Making of the President 1960.

Calories Don'T Count by Herman Taller

Calories Don'T Count

By:

1961: By Herman Taller M.D. 1961: by Herman Taller M.D.

Clock Without Hands by Carson McCullers

Clock Without Hands

By:

Clock Without Hands is McCullers's most powerful statement about race, class and justice. It was set in Georgia just before court-ordered integration.

The Edge Of Sadness by Edwin O'Connor

The Edge Of Sadness

By:

"A realistic Christian novel that offers hope in a nonChristian age New England Quarterly" A deeply felt and beautifully expressed work. .

Mila 18 by Leon Uris

Mila 18

By:

It was a period of crisis, tragedy, and transcendent courage and determination. Leon Uris's brilliant novel is set during the ghetto revolt that defied Nazi rule. The Jews of Warsaw bravely faced Wehrmacht tanks with homemade guns and bare fists. …

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Who was the US President on December 31, 1961?

On December 31, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1961?

On December 31, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 31, 1961?

On December 31, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about December 31st?

December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of December. 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 December 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
  • 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),

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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 December 1961?

December 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1961 calendar looked like.

Sunday December 31, 1961