Tuesday December 12, 1961: on this day
About December 12th, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: Ham radio satellite Oscar 1 launched with military Discoverer 36.
- Day of the week: December 12th, 1961 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Frank Sinatra, Jennifer Connelly
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes
- #1 UK song: Tower Of Strength by Frankie Vaughan
- Popular movie: The Children's Hour directed by William Wyler
More about December 12th, 1961? See below for more news and curiosities on December 12th, 1961.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 12, 1961?
- December 12, 1961: What happened on that day?
- December 12, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 12, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 12, 1961?
- How old is someone born on December 12, 1961?
- December 12, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- December 12, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 12, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- December 12, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 12, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 12, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 12, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on December 12, 1961?
What day of the week was December 12, 1961?
December 12, 1961 was a Tuesday and it was the 346th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 12, 1961 can also be written as 12/12/1961 in the US and as 12/12/1961 in UK and Europe.
December 12, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 12, 1961:
- Ham radio satellite oscar 1 launched with military discoverer 36.
- Martin luther king jr and 700 demonstrators arrested in albany, georgia, usa.
December 12, 1961: What were the magazines covers that day?
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December 12, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th 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 12, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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December 12, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 12, 1961 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 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 12, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 11:00 am and setting at 10:56 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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Famous people born on December 12, 1961:
- Daniel O'Donnell
He is an irish singer, tv presenter, and philanthropist.
- Blake Farenthold
Former U.S.
- Andrey Perlov
Russian race walker.
- Eduardo Castellanos
Venezuelan poet and astrologer.
- Dale Sanderson
Guard for the canadian football league (hamilton tiger cats).
- Sarah Sutton
- David Mwanza
- Caroline Bliss
- Francesco Paolo Capone
- Lárus Guðmundsson
- Dioguardi
- Alberto Fernández Díaz
- Pasta Dioguardi
Whose famous birthday is on December 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 12th:
- Frank Sinatra
American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.
- Jennifer Connelly
Movie actress.
- Dionne Warwick
American singer and recording artist.
- Mädchen Amick
American actress and director.
- Connie Francis
Country singer.
- Bill Nighy
British actor known for his roles in 'Love Actually' and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series.
- Regina Hall
Regina Hall is a versatile actress known for her roles in comedy and drama films.
- Bob Barker
Barker, an american tv personality and host of "the price is right", was the host of the game show for more than three decades.
- Tom Wilkinson
English actor (b. 1948).
- Robert Lepage
French canadian playwright.
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How old is someone born on December 12, 1961?
Someone born on December 12, 1961 is:
62 years 5 months old,
or 749 months and 24 days old,
or 3260 weeks and 1 day old,
or 22821 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 12, 1961?
There are 190 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 12th 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 12, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 12, 1961.
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December 12, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 12, 1961:
- Daiun Sogaku Harada Zen
Sanbo kyodan founder, who dies at the age of 91.
- Aldo Bertolani
- Alexander Grant Dexter
What famous deaths happened on December 12th?
Famous deaths on December 12th:
- Vicente Fernández
Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.
- Douglas Fairbanks
American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.
- Tallulah Bankhead
American actress who appeared on film and stage.
- Danny Aiello
Danny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.
- Anne Baxter
Frank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family.
- Peter Boyle
American actor (d. 2006).
- Audrey Totter
Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).
- Van Johnson
American actor.
- Annette Stroyberg
Danish actress (b. 1936).
- Ann Reinking
American actress, dancer, and choreographer (d. 2020).
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December 12, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 12, 1961:
- R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Also see December 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Kenya - Jamhuri Day: Independence Day (from Britain, 1963)
- Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Masá'il (Questions) - First day of the 15th month of the Bahá'f Calendar
Observances on December 12, 1961:
- International Universal Health Coverage Day
- International Day of Neutrality
December 12, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 12, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 11th and December 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 12, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.
December 12, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 12, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
- Jimmy Dean - Big Bad John
- James Darren - Goodbye Cruel World
- Chubby Checker - The Twist
- Leroy Van Dyke - Walk On By
December 12, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 12, 1961 was Tower Of Strength by Frankie Vaughan, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.
December 12, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 12, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Frankie Vaughan - Tower Of Strength
- Danny Williams - Moon River
- Elvis Presley - His Latest Flame / Little Sisters
- Bobby Vee - Take Good Care Of My Baby
- Jimmy Dean - Big Bad John
December 12, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 12, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.
December 12, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 12, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
- Jimmy McCracklin - Just Got To Know
- The Impressions - Gypsy Woman
- Sims Twins - Soothe Me
- Dinah Washington - September In The Rain
December 12, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 12, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 12, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 12, 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 12, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 12, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on December 12, 1961?
On December 12, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 1961?
On December 12, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 12, 1961?
On December 12, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about December 12th?
December 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the afghan national army leaves the western shib koh district, after the government failed in its duty to replenish troops there. the taliban now control the district that borders iran. (reuters) the taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that left 12 dead, 8 of them civilians in kabul.
- 2017 - Unibail-rodamco buys westfield corporation, a shopping mall owner, for $15.7 billion
- 2016 - December 2016 istanbul bombings: according to recep akdag, the death toll from the bombings at besiktas (istanbul) has risen to at least 44. (anadolu agency). at least 118 hdp supporters and officials were arrested in anti-terrorism raids. hdp denies any connection with the pkk and kurdistan freedom falcons. (reuters),
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.