Saturday December 02, 1961: on this day

December 02, 1961 was a Saturday and it was the 336th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 02, 1961 can also be written as 12/2/1961 in the US and as 2/12/1961 in UK and Europe.

December 02, 1961 in December 1961 calendar

Here's what happened on December 02, 1961:

• Wind bell, journal of sf zen center, begins publishing
• In a nationally broadcast speech, cuban leader fidel castro declares that he is a marxist-leninist and that cuba is going to adopt communism.

December 02, 1961: What were the magazines covers that day?

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 2nd is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius 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 02, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 02, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 02, 1961 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 02, 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 02, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 01:15 am and setting at 02:14 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on December 02, 1961

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Famous people born on December 02, 1961:

• Richard Quinn

  Henry cecil, a newmarket-based horseman from scotland, was joined by quinn in 2000.

• Alex Garcia

  Boxer.

• Jeremy Northam

  Actor.

• Safra A. Catz

  Businesswoman.

• Claudio Lorimer

  Italian actor best known for his role as johnny in the italian tv series "i ragazzi di muretto".

• Laurent Storch
• László Kósa
• Fabio Massimo Cacciatori
• Søs Fenger
• Sunder Nix
• Gilles Pécout
• Roberto D'Amico

Whose famous birthday is on December 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 2nd:

• Britney Spears

  American singer of dance-pop, who was a huge success at age 19.

• Nelly Furtado

  Portuguese-canadian singer/songwriter.

• Lucy Liu

  American actress and producer.

• Steven Bauer

  Havana, cuba -- actor ("scarface, thief of hearts").

• Brendan Coyle

  English actor.

• Julie Harris

  American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

• Yvonne Catterfeld

  German actress and singer.

• Alexander Haig

  American soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...

• Jana Kramer

  Jana Kramer is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows and movies.

• Penelope Spheeris

  American screenwriter and producer of director films.

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Someone born on December 02, 1961 is:

62 years 6 months old,

or 750 months and 2 days old,

or 3261 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22830 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 02, 1961?

There are 181 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 2nd 2024.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 02, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 02, 1961.

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Famous people died on December 02, 1961:

• Ellis M. Zacharias

  Played a key role in U.S.

• Fredrik Böök
• George Simpson

What famous deaths happened on December 2nd?

Famous deaths on December 2nd:

• Harrison Ford

  American actor.

• Desi Arnaz

  Cuban-american actor and musician.

• Marty Feldman

  Marty feldman was a british comedian, writer, and actor known for his bulging eyes and comedic roles in films such as young frankenstein.

• Robert Cummings

  American actor.

• Gail Fisher

  American actress (born 1935).

• Michael Gothard

  English actor (born 1939).

• Bensyn Johnson

  Legendary sprinter who set world records in the 100m and 200m.

• Cartel de Medellin

  Infamous Colombian drug lord and leader of the Medellin Cartel.

• Nera Wolfe

  Famous mystery writer best known for creating the detective character Nero Wolfe.

• Marquis de Sade

  French nobleman and writer known for his erotic works and libertine lifestyle.

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Holidays on December 02, 1961:

• Laos - National Day
• United Arab Emirates - National Day (independence from Britain, 1971)
• R.C. Saints - St Bibiana

Observances on December 02, 1961:

• International Day for the Abolition of Slavery

December 02, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 02, 1961 was Big Bad John by Jimmy Dean, according to the music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.

December 02, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 02, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 27th and December 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Jimmy Dean - Big Bad John
2. Dion - Runaround Sue
3. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
4. James Darren - Goodbye Cruel World
5. Brenda Lee - Fool #1

December 02, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 02, 1961 was Tower Of Strength by Frankie Vaughan, according to the music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.

December 02, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 02, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 27th and December 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Frankie Vaughan - Tower Of Strength
2. Danny Williams - Moon River
3. Elvis Presley - His Latest Flame / Little Sisters
4. Bobby Vee - Take Good Care Of My Baby

December 02, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 02, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.

December 02, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 02, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 27th and December 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
2. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Hit The Road Jack
3. Jimmy McCracklin - Just Got To Know
4. The Impressions - Gypsy Woman
5. Gene McDaniels - Tower Of Strength