Monday February 06, 1961: on this day
About February 6th, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: Jail, No Bail Jail-in movement starts in Rock Hill, South Carolina
- Day of the week: February 6th, 1961 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Ronald Reagan, Zsa Zsa Gabor
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: Will You Love Me Tomorrow? by The Shirelles
- #1 UK song: Are You Lonesome Tonight? by Elvis Presley
- Popular movie: Gold of the Seven Saints directed by Gordon Douglas
More about February 6th, 1961? See below for more news and curiosities on February 6th, 1961.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 06, 1961?
- February 06, 1961: What happened on that day?
- February 06, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 06, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 06, 1961?
- How old is someone born on February 06, 1961?
- February 06, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- February 06, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 06, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- February 06, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 06, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 06, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 06, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 06, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on February 06, 1961?
What day of the week was February 06, 1961?
February 06, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 37th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 06, 1961 can also be written as 2/6/1961 in the US and as 6/2/1961 in UK and Europe.
February 06, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 06, 1961:
- Jail, no bail jail-in movement starts in rock hill, south carolina
- Koap tv channel 10 in portland, or (pbs) begins broadcasting
February 06, 1961: What were the magazines covers that day?
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February 06, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 6th 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 06, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 06, 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 February 6th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 06, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 06, 1961 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 06, 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 06, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 10:08 pm and setting at 10:33 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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Who was born on February 06, 1961?
Famous people born on February 06, 1961:
- Flornce Aubenas
Renowned French investigative journalist and author.
- Malu Dreyer
Malu Dreyer is a German politician who has been the Minister-President of Rhineland-Palatinate since 2013.
- Cam Cameron
American football coach and player.
- Michael Bolt
Australian rugby league player.
- Yury Onufriyenko
Ukrainian-russian colonel, pilot, and astronaut.
- Bill Lester
American race car driver.
- Yuko Kobayashi
Japanese voice actress.
- Yuri Ivanovich Onufriyenko
Russian major / cosmonaut (mir, soyuz tm-23).
- Titus Seo Sang-Bum
- Bernd Dittert
- Petra Priemer
- André Bakker
- Steven Eckholdt
- Iouri Onoufrienko (Юрий Иванович Онуфриенко)
Whose famous birthday is on February 6th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 6th:
![Ronald Reagan]()
Ronald ReaganAmerican politician.
![Zsa Zsa Gabor]()
Zsa Zsa GaborZsa zsa gabor was a hungarian-born actress known for her glamorous lifestyle and numerous marriages.
![Nora Fatehi]()
Nora FatehiNora Fatehi is a Canadian actress and dancer who has appeared in Bollywood films and is known for her dance performances.
![Mamie Van Doren]()
Mamie Van DorenMamie van doren is an american actress, singer, and sex symbol known for her roles in 1950s and 1960s films.
![Crystal Reed]()
Crystal ReedCrystal Reed is an actress known for her roles in TV series like 'Teen Wolf' and 'Gotham.
![Natalie Cole]()
Natalie ColeAmerican singer, noted family, and the daughter of nat "king", cole, a popular music entertainer from the '50s.
![Tom Brokaw]()
Tom BrokawAmerican broadcast journalist and writer.
![Rip Torn]()
Rip TornAmerican actor, director of stage and screen, emmy-winning, oscar-nominated leading actor and character player in more than 50 tv and movie...
![Mike Farrell]()
Mike FarrellAmerican screenwriter, actor, director, and producer.
![David Hayter]()
David HayterAmerican voice actor.
How old is someone born on February 06, 1961?
Someone born on February 06, 1961 is:
63 years 3 months old,
or 759 months and 29 days old,
or 3304 weeks and 1 day old,
or 23129 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 06, 1961?
There are 247 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 6th 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 06, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 06, 1961.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
February 06, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 06, 1961:
- Beulah Archer
Noted American painter known for her landscapes and portraits.
- Archibald T Davison
Composer dies at 77.
- Lodovico Barassi
- II marchese di Zetland Lawrence Dundas
- Giovanni Milani
What famous deaths happened on February 6th?
Famous deaths on February 6th:
![Joseph Cotten]()
Joseph CottenAmerican actor on the radio, film and stage.
![Guy Madison]()
Guy MadisonAmerican actor who played the role of wild bill hickock on tv and radio.
![Danny Thomas]()
Danny ThomasAmerican actor, producer, and humanitarian (b. 1914).
![James Whitmore]()
James WhitmoreAmerican actor who plays on film and stage.
![Philip Carey]()
Philip CareyAmerican actor on stage, film, and television.
![Alec McCowen]()
Alec McCowenTunbridge wells (england) -- actor (never say never again).
![Irwin Corey]()
Irwin CoreyAmerican comedian and actor (b. 1914).
![Dandy Nichols]()
Dandy NicholsActress (confessions of a window cleaner), dead at 78.
- Latha Mangeshkar
Latha Mangeshkar was an Indian playback singer and music director who is considered one of the greatest and most influential singers of all...
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February 06, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 06, 1961:
- Bob Marley Day in Rastafarianism (Jamaica and Ethiopia)
- Waitangi Day (National Holiday) in New Zealand
- Sami National Day (known as Lapps; in Finland and Scandinavia)
Observances on February 06, 1961:
- International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
Saints celebrated on February 06, 1961:
- Saint Amandus, Apostle of the Franks
- Saint Vedastus (+540)
- Saint Dorothea, patron saint of florists
- Saint Paul Miki
February 06, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 06, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 6th and February 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 06, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 06, 1961 was Will You Love Me Tomorrow? by The Shirelles, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.
February 06, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 06, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 6th and February 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
- Lawrence Welk - Calcutta
- Ferrante and Teicher - Exodus
- The Miracles - Shop Around
- Neil Sedaka - Calendar Girl
February 06, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 06, 1961 was Are You Lonesome Tonight? by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.
February 06, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 06, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 6th and February 12th. 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 06, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 06, 1961 was Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson), according to the R&B music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.
February 06, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 06, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 6th and February 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson) - Shop Around
- The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
- Maxine Brown - All In My Mind
- Etta James - At Last
- Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - The Hoochi Coochi Coo
February 06, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 06, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
February 06, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 06, 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 06, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 06, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Snake Has All The Lines
By: Jean Kerr
Humorous essays about family and theatre life.
Decision At Delphi
By: Helen MacInnes
It was just another routine overseas assignment. This is what Ken Strang, a young architect from New York, thought when he was sent to Europe by a national travel magazine to draw the ruins of Greece.
Taken At The Flood
By: John Gunther
Taken at Flood; The Story Of Albert D. Lasker
Vanity Fair
By: Cleveland Amory and Frederic Bradlee
Index 325-327 Illustrated with black-and-white photographs
The American Heritage Picture History Of The Civil War
By: Bruce Catton
2 volumes in original slipcase, 1960 red boards with gold letters
Who was the US President on February 06, 1961?
On February 06, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 06, 1961?
On February 06, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 06, 1961?
On February 06, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about February 6th?
February 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:
- 2019 - 2018 anchorage earthquake: there were two aftershocks that struck anchorage, alaska. the first was a magnitude of 4.1 and the second was a magnitude of 3.7. they occurred 23 minutes later.
- 2018 - 2018 hualien earthquake. multiple earthquakes including one of magnitude 6.4, struck near hualien city in taiwan. over 250 people are also injured and at least 9 are killed. many structures were damaged in the aftermath.
- 2017 - Sinai insurgency: at least 14 isil militants were killed in an egyptian army raid on central sinai.
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.
