Friday September 22, 1961: on this day

About September 22nd, 1961, in brief:

  • Historical events: Antonio Albertondo (Argentina) at age 42, completes the first round trip crossing swim of the English Channel in 43 hours, 10 minutes.
  • Day of the week: September 22nd, 1961 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Frazer Hines, Tom Felton
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Take Good Care Of My Baby by Bobby Vee
  • #1 UK song: Johnny Remember Me by John Leyton
  • Popular movie: The Hustler directed by Robert Rossen

More about September 22nd, 1961? See below for more news and curiosities on September 22nd, 1961.

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What day of the week was September 22, 1961?


September 22, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 265th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 22, 1961 can also be written as 9/22/1961 in the US and as 22/9/1961 in UK and Europe.

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September 22, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 22, 1961:

  • Antonio albertondo (argentina) at age 42, completes the first round trip crossing swim of the english channel in 43 hours, 10 minutes.

September 22, 1961: What were the magazines covers that day?

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September 22, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 22nd is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 22, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 22, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on September 22nd, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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September 22, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 22, 1961 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 22, 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 September 22, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:02 pm and setting at 05:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Sep 24, 1961.

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Who was born on September 22, 1961?


Famous people born on September 22, 1961:

  • Bonnie Hunt
    Bonnie Hunt

    Bonnie hunt is an american actress, comedian, and director known for her roles in films such as 'jerry maguire' and 'the green mile', as...

  • Scott Baio
    Scott Baio

    Scott baio is an american actor best known for his roles in the sitcoms happy days and charles in charge.

  • Christiona Black

    Renowned contemporary artist known for her abstract works.

  • Vyctoria Nuland

    Vyctoria Nuland is an American diplomat and politician who served as the Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs.

  • Catherine Oxenberg

    American actress, noted family member, daughter of princess elizabeth and howard oxenberg.

  • Liam Fox

    Scottish politician and physician secretary of state for defence.

  • Dot Richardson

    Orlando, florida -- softball player (1996 olympics - gold medalist).

  • Hadrian Dressler

    Biologist known for research in evolutionary genetics.

  • Sue Minter

    Sue Minter is an American politician who served as the Secretary of the Vermont Agency of Transportation.

  • Ridge McIntire

    Ridge McIntire is a talented painter known for his unique artistic style.

  • Michael Torke

    American composer.

  • Vince Coleman

    American baseball player.

  • Diane Lemieux

    Canadian activist and lawyer who has been active in the support of quebec women's groups, with a particular focus on rape.

  • Nancy Travis

    Actress.

  • Marq Torien

    American rock singer (bulletboys).

Whose famous birthday is on September 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 22nd:

  • Frazer Hines
    Frazer Hines

    Frazer hines is a british actor best known for his role as jamie mccrimmon in the long-running science fiction television series doctor who.

  • Tom Felton
    Tom Felton

    Tom felton is a british actor best known for his role as draco malfoy in the harry potter film series.

  • Tatiana Maslany
    Tatiana Maslany

    Tatiana maslany is a canadian tv actress known for her role in the tv series orphan black, where she played multiple characters with...

  • Joan Jett
    Joan Jett

    American rock guitarist, singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Benoît Poelvoorde
    Benoît Poelvoorde

    Belgian comedian and actor, alain de greef was born to a driver/grocer.

  • Ornella Vanoni
    Ornella Vanoni

    Ornella vanoni is an italian singer known for her soulful voice and her contributions to the italian music scene.

  • Billie Piper
    Billie Piper

    Billie piper is an english actress and singer, best known for her role as rose tyler in the television series doctor who.

  • Jericho Rosales
    Jericho Rosales

    Filipino actor known for his roles in various TV shows and movies.

  • Rupert Penry-Jones
    Rupert Penry-Jones

    English actor.

  • Shari Belafonte
    Shari Belafonte

    American singer and actress.

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How old is someone born on September 22, 1961?


Someone born on September 22, 1961 is:

62 years 8 months old,

or 752 months and 13 days old,

or 3271 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22901 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 22, 1961?

There are 110 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 22nd 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 22, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on September 22, 1961.

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September 22, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 22, 1961:

  • Marion Davies
    Marion Davies

    American actress.

  • Agripina Samper

    Agripina Samper was a Colombian novelist who explored themes of social justice and the human condition in her works.

  • Carlo Galeffi
  • Guy de Luget
  • Angelo Cameroni
  • Marion Davies (Marion Cecilia Douras

What famous deaths happened on September 22nd?

Famous deaths on September 22nd:

  • Marcel Marceau
    Marcel Marceau

    Marceau, french pantomime actor, actor, author and creator of "bip", the internationally recognized white-faced clown, was awarded two...

  • Eddie Fisher
    Eddie Fisher

    American crooner from the 1950's.

  • Dorothy Lamour
    Dorothy Lamour

    American actress who made the sarong a household name in 1936's "the jungle princess", her first film.

  • Edward Albert
    Edward Albert

    American actor, born to margo and eddie albert.

  • Durga Khote
    Durga Khote

    Renowned Indian actress known for her work in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Gordon Jump
    Gordon Jump

    American actor, mostly on television.

  • Yogi Berra

    Yogi Berra was an American professional baseball catcher, manager, and coach who played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) and is...

  • Gera Kuznetsov

    Influential politician who served as a key figure in diplomatic relations.

  • Isaac Stern

    Russian-american violinist, known for his exceptional artistry.

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September 22, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on September 22, 1961:

  • In ancient Latvia, the first day of Mikeli, the Catching of Jumis.
  • In ancient Greece, the ninth and final day of the Eleusinian Mysteries, when the initiates made offerings to the dead.
  • RC Saints - It has been or still is the feast day of the following saints: Saints Digna & Emerita
  • In Europe and in cities throughout the world, Car Free Day.
  • Mali - Independence Day (from France, 1960)
  • Bulgaria - Independence Day 1908
  • French Republican Calendar - Raisin (Grape) Day, first day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Autumnal equinox in the Northern hemisphere, Vernal equinox in the Southern hemisphere 1996, 2000, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2012 (by UT).

Saints celebrated on September 22, 1961:

  • Saint Emmeramus
  • Saint Florentius
  • Saint Jonas
  • Saint Thomas of Villanueva
  • Saint Sanctinus
  • Saint Salaberga
  • Saint Phocas
  • Saint Maurice
  • Saint Lolanus
  • Saint Lioba
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September 22, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 22, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 18th and September 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


September 22, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 22, 1961 was Take Good Care Of My Baby by Bobby Vee, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

September 22, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on September 22, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 18th and September 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Take Good Care Of My Baby
  2. - Michael
  3. - My True Story
  4. - (Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame
  5. - Crying

September 22, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 22, 1961 was Johnny Remember Me by John Leyton, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

September 22, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on September 22, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 18th and September 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Johnny Remember Me
  2. - Reach For The Stars / Climb Ev'ry Mountain
  3. - You Don't Know
  4. - Well I Ask You
  5. - Halfway To Paradise

September 22, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 22, 1961 was My True Story by The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

September 22, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on September 22, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 18th and September 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - My True Story
  2. - Baby, You're Right
  3. - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
  4. - Bright Lights Big City
  5. - Take My Love (I Want To Give It All To You)

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September 22, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on September 22, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Hustler

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Robert Rossen

Starring: Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie, George C. Scott

Country: United States of America

Paris Blues

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Martin Ritt

Starring: Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Sidney Poitier, Louis Armstrong

Country: United States of America

A Thunder of Drums

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Joseph M. Newman

Starring: Richard Boone, George Hamilton, Luana Patten, Arthur O'Connell

Devil's Partner

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Charles R. Rondeau

Starring: Edgar Buchanan, Jean Allison, Richard Crane, Spencer Carlisle

Man-Trap

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Edmond O'Brien

Starring: Jeffrey Hunter, David Janssen, Stella Stevens, Elaine Devry

September 22, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on September 22, 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:

Top Cat

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Alberto Mar

Country: United States of America

Father of the Bride

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Gary Alazraki

Car 54, Where Are You?

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Bill Fishman

Hamlet

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michael Almereyda

Ghost Squad

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Joel Souza

September 22, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on September 22, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Age Of Reason Begins by Will and Ariel Durant

The Age Of Reason Begins

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This article examines the religious strife in Europe and the scientific progress made between 1558 and 1650.

The Making Of The President 1960 by Theodore H. White

The Making Of The President 1960

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The most famous political story ever told is the epic clash between John F. Kennedy & Richard M. Nixon. This was captured in Theodore White's groundbreaking chronicle The Making of the President 1960.

The Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone

The Agony and the Ecstasy

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Irving Stone's classic biographical novel about Michaelangelo - in which both the artist as well as the man are fully brought to life. This novel is a masterpiece in its own right. It portrays Michelangelo’s passionate, dangerous love life and …

The Winter Of Our Discontent by John Steinbeck

The Winter Of Our Discontent

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The last novel of one America's most loved writers--a story of degeneration and corruption as well as a spiritual crisis. In awarding John Steinbeck 1962 Nobel Prize in Literature, it was stated by the Nobel committee that

A Journey To Matecumbe by Robert Lewis Taylor

A Journey To Matecumbe

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WITH ILLUSTRATIONS by JOSEPH PAPIN This book tells the story of an adventure that takes place from the Mississippi River to the Florida Keys.

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Who was the US President on September 22, 1961?

On September 22, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 22, 1961?

On September 22, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on September 22, 1961?

On September 22, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about September 22nd?

September 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of September. 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 September 22nd, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 ahvaz military parade assault: four unidentified gunmen dressed in military uniforms opened fire on a military parade commemorating the iran-iraq war. the parade was held in ahvaz khuzestan, iran. it saw 25 people killed and 60 injured. both ahvaz national resistance and the islamic state claim responsibility.
  • 2017 - Transport for london: transport for london has announced that it will not issue uber an additional private hire license.
  • 2016 - Saudi arabian-led intervention yemen: 26 people have been killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led arab coalition in yemen. the strike targeted a house in western yemen.

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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 September 1961?

September 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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.

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