Wednesday January 18, 1961: on this day
About January 18th, 1961, in brief:
- Day of the week: January 18th, 1961 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Jason Segel, Takeshi Kitano
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra
- #1 UK song: Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson
- Popular movie: La notte directed by Michelangelo Antonioni
More about January 18th, 1961? See below for more news and curiosities on January 18th, 1961.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 18, 1961?
- January 18, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 18, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 18, 1961?
- How old is someone born on January 18, 1961?
- January 18, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- January 18, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 18, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- January 18, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 18, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 18, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 18, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 18, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on January 18, 1961?
What day of the week was January 18, 1961?
January 18, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 18th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 18, 1961 can also be written as 1/18/1961 in the US and as 18/1/1961 in UK and Europe.
January 18, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 18th 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 January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 18, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 18, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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January 18, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 18, 1961 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 18, 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 January 18, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 08:26 am and setting at 08:37 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jan 01, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jan 31, 1961.
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Famous people born on January 18, 1961:
- Mark Messier
Hall of Fame NHL player known for his leadership and scoring ability.
- Bob Peterson
Bob Peterson was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs.
- Peter Beardsley
Manager and english footballer.
- Jeff Yagher
American actor and sculptor.
- Bob Hansen
American basketball player and sportscaster.
- Mark D Messier in Edmonton
Alberta, canada; nhl center (edmonton oilers, new york rangers).
- Mark Rylance
English playwright and actor.
- Veselin Vujović
- Bridget O'Connor
- Jean Pierre Mustier
- Michail Pavlovič Šiškin
- Rune Säfvenberg
Whose famous birthday is on January 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 18th:
- Jason Segel
Jason segel is an american actor, known for his roles in popular tv shows like how i met your mother and films like forgetting sarah...
- Takeshi Kitano
Takeshi kitano is a japanese director and actor known for his work in the film industry, particularly for his unique style of filmmaking and...
- Kevin Costner
Cool, determined american actor.
- Cary Grant
British-american film actor.
- David Ayer
David ayer is a film director known for his work on movies such as training day, fury, and suicide squad.
- Danny Kaye
Brooklyn, new york -- unicef/comedian / actor (show).
- David Ruffin
Mississippi, united states -- vocalist.
- Jay Chou
Taiwanese actor, director, producer, and actor.
- Samantha Mumba
Irish actress and singer-songwriter.
- Mark Rylance
Mark rylance is a british actor known for his work in theater, film, and television, including his roles in 'bridge of spies' and 'dunkirk'.
How old is someone born on January 18, 1961?
Someone born on January 18, 1961 is:
63 years 4 months old,
or 760 months and 18 days old,
or 3307 weeks
or 23149 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 18, 1961?
There are 227 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 18th 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 January 18, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 18, 1961.
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January 18, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 18, 1961:
- Marcello Moretti
- George Holland Sabine
What famous deaths happened on January 18th?
Famous deaths on January 18th:
- Al Waxman
Canadian actor who is well-known in canada for his roles in numerous tv shows.
- Sydney Greenstreet
Actor (conflict of maltese falcon), died at 74.
- Gertrude Olmstead
American actress (born 1897).
- Wilfrid Brambell
Irish actor and performer (d. 1985).
- Rusty Hamer
American actor and singer (d. 90).
- Curly Howard
American comedian and actor, member of the three stooges (d. 1952).
- Yvonne Printemps
French actress and singer of opera, whose singing was believed to be felt in the soul.
- Bert Wheeler
Actor (rainmakers high flyers, dixiana), died at 72.
- Raford Kipling
Raford Kipling was a British author best known for his works of fiction, including the classic children's book 'The Jungle Book'.
- Rayder Kipling
Rayder Kipling was a British author known for his captivating stories, including the beloved 'The Jungle Book'.
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January 18, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 18, 1961:
- Winnie The Pooh Day (In observance of the birthday of Alan Alexander Milne, 1882.)
- Christian ecumenism - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins
January 18, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 18, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 16th and January 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 18, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 18, 1961 was Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.
January 18, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 18, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra - Wonderland By Night
- Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome To-Night?
- Ferrante and Teicher - Exodus
- The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
- Lawrence Welk - Calcutta
January 18, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 18, 1961 was Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.
January 18, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 18, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Johnny Tillotson - Poetry In Motion
- Cliff Richard - I Love You
- The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
- Matt Monro - Portrait Of My Love
- Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome Tonight?
January 18, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 18, 1961 was Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson), according to the R&B music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.
January 18, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 18, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson) - Shop Around
- Jerry Butler - He Will Break Your Heart
- James Booker - Gonzo
- The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
- Brook Benton - Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear To Tread)
January 18, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 18, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
January 18, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 18, 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:
January 18, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 18, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on January 18, 1961?
On January 18, 1961 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 18, 1961?
On January 18, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 18, 1961?
On January 18, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about January 18th?
January 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of January. 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 January 18th, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war: 15 people are killed and 20 injured in a massive explosion at a tahrir al-sham facility in idlib. the attack was reportedly carried out using a car bomb.
- 2018 - Emirates airlines announces a purchase order for 36 airbus a380s. emirates, which has a fleet of more than 100 aircraft, is the largest aircraft operator.
- 2017 - Northern mali conflict: a suicide bomber explodes a vehicle laden with explosives at a military camp near gao, mali. this is mali's most deadly terrorist attack.
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 January 1961?
January 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.