Friday February 03, 1961: on this day
About February 3rd, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: 6th largest snowfall in NYC history (17.4 (44.2cm))
- Day of the week: February 3rd, 1961 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Daddy Yankee, Isla Fisher
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Will You Love Me Tomorrow? by The Shirelles
- #1 UK song: Are You Lonesome Tonight? by Elvis Presley
- Popular movie: Mother Joan of the Angels directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz
More about February 3rd, 1961? See below for more news and curiosities on February 3rd, 1961.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 03, 1961?
- February 03, 1961: What happened on that day?
- February 03, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 03, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 03, 1961?
- How old is someone born on February 03, 1961?
- February 03, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- February 03, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 03, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- February 03, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 03, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 03, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 03, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 03, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on February 03, 1961?
What day of the week was February 03, 1961?
February 03, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 34th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 03, 1961 can also be written as 2/3/1961 in the US and as 3/2/1961 in UK and Europe.
February 03, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 03, 1961:
- 6th largest snowfall in nyc history (17.4 (44.2cm))
- The united states air forces begins operation looking glass, and over the next 30 years, a ''doomsday plane'' is always in the air, with the capability of taking direct control of the united states' bombers and missiles in the event of the destruction of the sac's command post.
- A protest by agricultural workers in baixa de cassanje, portuguese angola, turns into a revolt, opening the angolan war of independence, the first of the portuguese colonial wars.
- China buys grain from canada for $60 million.
February 03, 1961: What were the magazines covers that day?
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February 03, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 3rd 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 February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 03, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 03, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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February 03, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 03, 1961 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 03, 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 February 03, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 08:11 pm and setting at 09:00 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 31, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Mar 02, 1961.
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Famous people born on February 03, 1961:
- Linda Eder
American singer and actress.
- Jay Adams
American skateboarder.
- Keith Gordon in New York City
New york, usa.
- Keith Gordon
- Didier Hoyer
- Bruce Kuczenski
- Willy Maes
- Colin McNab
- Salil Shetty
- Alessandro Goti
- Jayen Varma
- Alexandru Chiculiță
- Mercedes Abad
- Awn Hussain Al Khashlok
Whose famous birthday is on February 3rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 3rd:
- Daddy Yankee
Daddy yankee is a puerto rican reggaeton rapper known for popularizing reggaeton music worldwide and for hits like 'gasolina' and...
- Isla Fisher
Isla fisher is a scottish-australian actress known for her roles in movies such as wedding crashers and confessions of a shopaholic.
- Blythe Danner
Blythe danner is an american actress known for her work in film, television, and theater, and for being the mother of actress gwyneth...
- Morgan Fairchild
American actress, best known for her underwear and seductive roles in tv series like "search for tomorrow", 1971, "dallas," 1978 and...
- Paul Auster
American director and author whose writings combine absurdism, reality, crime fiction and the search to identity and personal meaning in...
- Nathan Lane
American actor.
- Sean Kingston
Jamaican/american singer/rapper.
- Maura Tierney
Maura Tierney is an American actress known for her roles in ER and The Affair.
- Michael Cimino
American screenwriter and producer of director films.
- Peggy Ann Garner
Actress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer.
How old is someone born on February 03, 1961?
Someone born on February 03, 1961 is:
63 years 4 months old,
or 760 months and 2 days old,
or 3304 weeks and 5 days old,
or 23133 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 03, 1961?
There are 243 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 3rd 2025.
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 February 03, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 03, 1961.
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February 03, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 03, 1961:
- Anna May Wong
American actress (d. 1961).
- William Morrison
1st viscount dunrossil, scottish-australian captain and politician, 14th governor-general of australia (b. 1893).
- Viscount Dunrossil
Governor-general of australia (1959-1961), dies aged 67.
- Gino Baldo
- I visconte Dunrossil William Morrison
- Aldo Mattei
What famous deaths happened on February 3rd?
Famous deaths on February 3rd:
- Lana Clarkson
American actress and model (born 1962).
- Maria Schneider
Maria schneider was a french actress known for her role in the controversial film last tango in paris.
- Audrey Meadows
American actress, alice - the honeymooners, dies at the age of 69.
- Joe Alaskey
American actor (b. 1952).
- Mary Healy
New orleans, louisiana -- actress (2nd fiddle, he married his wife).
- Nancy Kulp
Harrisburg, pennsylvania -- actress (miss hashaway-beverly hillbillies).
- Joahan Gutenberg
Inventor of the printing press.
- Tullio Campagnolo
Inventor of the quick-release skewer for bicycle wheels.
- Ranald Boyd
Renowned physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics.
- Kyrstal Lyne
American actress known for her roles in various films and TV shows.
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February 03, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 03, 1961:
- Japan - the festival of Setsubun before spring.
- United States - Four Chaplains Day.
- Mozambique - Heroes' Day.
Saints celebrated on February 03, 1961:
- Saints Berlindis, Celsa and Nona.
- Saint Blaise, Catholics visit churches to have their throats blessed.
- Saint Ansgar, patron saint of Denmark
- Saint Werburgh
- Saint Hadelin (+690)
February 03, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 03, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 30th and February 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 03, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 03, 1961 was Will You Love Me Tomorrow? by The Shirelles, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.
February 03, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 03, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 30th and February 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
- Lawrence Welk - Calcutta
- Ferrante and Teicher - Exodus
- Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra - Wonderland By Night
- The Miracles - Shop Around
February 03, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 03, 1961 was Are You Lonesome Tonight? by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.
February 03, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 03, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 30th and February 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome Tonight?
- Petula Clark - Sailor
- Johnny Burnette - You're Sixteen
- Duane Eddy - Pepe
- The Everly Brothers - Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes
February 03, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 03, 1961 was Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson), according to the R&B music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.
February 03, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 03, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 30th and February 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson) - Shop Around
- The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
- Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - The Hoochi Coochi Coo
- Etta James - At Last
- Maxine Brown - All In My Mind
February 03, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 03, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
February 03, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 03, 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:
February 03, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 03, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on February 03, 1961?
On February 03, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 03, 1961?
On February 03, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 03, 1961?
On February 03, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about February 3rd?
February 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd day of the month of February. 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 February 3rd, such as:
- 2019 - French air force mirage 2000 fighter aircrafts struck a convoy consisting of approximately 40 pickups belonging to an armed group who entered northern chad via libya at the request of chadian authorities.
- 2018 - The london-based syrian observatory for human rights reports on the shooting down of a sukhoi su-25 su-25 aircraft by unidentified rebel groups over idlib governorate. it was also reported that its pilot was also killed. although the pilot managed to escape with his parachute, he was shot and killed while fighting with a pistol in an attempt to avoid capture. no groups claim responsibility. this version of events is supported by the russian ministry of defence.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). according to afghan police, eight members of their force were killed at a faryab province checkpoint by the taliban.
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 February 1961?
February 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.