Sunday December 31, 1961: on this day
About December 31st, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: lrma La Douce closes at Plymouth Theater NYC after 527 performances
- Day of the week: December 31st, 1961 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Anthony Hopkins, Tim Matheson
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens
- Popular movie: Gunga Jumna directed by Nitin Bose
More about December 31st, 1961? See below for more news and curiosities on December 31st, 1961.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 31, 1961?
- December 31, 1961: What happened on that day?
- December 31, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 31, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 31, 1961?
- December 31, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 31, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- December 31, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 31, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- December 31, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 31, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 31, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 31, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on December 31, 1961?
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: 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.
December 31, 1961: What were the magazines covers that day?
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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
December 31, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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December 31, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
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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Get your map!Who was born on December 31, 1961?
Famous people born on December 31, 1961:
- 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
Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.
- Tim Matheson
American actor, tv and film star.
- Val Kilmer
American actor, writer and musician.
- John Denver
American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.
- Ben Kingsley
An english actor.
- Sarah Miles
British actress, first recognized in u.s.
- Joey McIntyre
American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".
- Bebe Neuwirth
American singer, actress, and dancer.
- Joe Dallesandro
American actor, model, and 'warhol star.
- Barbara Carrera
Nicaraguan model and actress.
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December 31, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 4 months old,
or 748 months and 13 days old,
or 3254 weeks and 1 day old,
or 22779 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 232 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.
December 31, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 31, 1961:
- Edith Sadler
Edith Sadler was a British educator who founded a school for girls in the early 20th century.
- 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
American actress.
- 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 was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.
- Woody Strode
Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.
- Billie Dove
American actress (born in 1903).
- Wesley Addy
Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).
- Edward Herrmann
American actor (d. 2014).
- Kader Khan
Indian actor (b. 1937).
- William Christopher
American actor and singer (d. 2016).
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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.
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:
- The Tokens - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
- Bobby Vee - Run To Him
- Chubby Checker - The Twist
- James Darren - Goodbye Cruel World
- Leroy Van Dyke - 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:
- The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
- The Impressions - Gypsy Woman
- Bobby Bland - Turn On Your Love Light
- Sims Twins - Soothe Me
- Jimmy McCracklin - Just Got To Know
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:
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:
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:
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.
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),
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.