Tuesday December 26, 1961: on this day

December 26, 1961 was a Tuesday and it was the 360th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 26, 1961 can also be written as 12/26/1961 in the US and as 26/12/1961 in UK and Europe.

December 26, 1961 in December 1961 calendar

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 26th 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 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 26, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 26, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 26, 1961 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 26, 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 26, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 09:09 pm and setting at 10:50 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 22, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on December 26, 1961

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Famous people born on December 26, 1961:

• Alda Fendi

  Italian fashion designer known for her work with the luxury brand Fendi.

• Andrew Lock

  Australian mountaineer.

• John Lynch

  Northern irish actor.

• Kazuhisa Kawahara

  Japanese actor.

• Storm Davis in Dallas

  Texas, usa; pitcher (kansas city royals).

• Ingrid Betancourt

  Politician.

• John Thune

  Politician.

• Tahnee Welch [La Tahn Renee Welch] in San Diego

  California, usa; actress (cocoon).

• Tahnee Welch
• Tom Kouchalakos
• Danny Greene
• Mossy Cade
• Alberto Bonisoli
• Daniel Minea
• Myriem Roussel
• Daniel Bélanger

Whose famous birthday is on December 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 26th:

• Jared Leto

  American actor, singer-songwriter, director.

• Kit Harington

  Tv actor.

• Andy Biersack

  Rock singer.

• Richard Widmark

  American actor who played a psychotic killer in the 1947 film "kiss of death".

• Steve Allen

  American comedian, actor, singer, master host, host, and writer of fiction (49 novels), poetry, humor and mystery.

• Shun Oguri

  Japanese director and actor.

• Eden Sher

  American actress best known for her role as Sue Heck on the TV series 'The Middle'.

• Donald Moffat

  English-american actor (d. 2018).

• Elizabeth Kostova

  American author.

• Caroll Spinney

  American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

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Someone born on December 26, 1961 is:

62 years 5 months old,

or 749 months and 9 days old,

or 3258 weeks

or 22806 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 26, 1961?

There are 205 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 26th 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 26, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 26, 1961.

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Famous people died on December 26, 1961:

• Gino Montipò
• Kristofer Uppdal

What famous deaths happened on December 26th?

Famous deaths on December 26th:

• Curtis Mayfield

  Curtis mayfield was an influential funk singer known for his socially conscious lyrics and his work with the group the impressions.

• Gerald Ford

  American politician, lawyer, congressman, and vice-president under richard nixon, 1969, and the 38th president the united states.

• Teena Marie

  American composer and singer (born 1956).

• Sylva Koscina

  Italian actress, best known for her role in "hercules," (1958), and "hercules unchained", (1960).

• Vincent Schiavelli

  American actor (d. 2005).

• Jason Robards

  American actor who appeared in more than 170 films over a forty-year career.

• Elsa Lanchester

  London, england -- actress (bride of frankenstien), lewisham london.

• Nigel Hawthorne

  He was a british actor on the stage and screen who earned admiration in his early 50s.

• Tom Smothers

  American comedian who performed with his brother, dick as a duo on the tv series "the smothers brothers comedy hour.

• Jack Benny

  American actor and comedian, benny was a tv, radio, and film star for many years.

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Holidays on December 26, 1961:

• The first day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
• First day of Kwanzaa
• Boxing Day in the Commonwealth of Nations.
• Australia - Proclamation Day (South Australian public holiday), for the foundation of the Australian state of South Australia on December 28, 1836 but commemorated on this day.
• Wrenboys celebrate Wren in Ireland
• Period of Ursids meteor shower ends about this day
• Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia - Tsunami Awareness Day/Tsunami Memorial (or Remembrance) Day
• Mandala Pooja at Sabarimala in Kerala, India
• First day of Junkanoo street parade in the Bahamas (the second day is on the New Year's Day)
• Wren day in Ireland and the Isle of Man.

December 26, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 26, 1961 was The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

December 26, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 26, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. The Tokens - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
2. Bobby Vee - Run To Him
3. Chubby Checker - The Twist
4. James Darren - Goodbye Cruel World
5. Leroy Van Dyke - Walk On By

December 26, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 26, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

December 26, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 26, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
2. The Impressions - Gypsy Woman
3. Bobby Bland - Turn On Your Love Light
4. Sims Twins - Soothe Me
5. Jimmy McCracklin - Just Got To Know