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December 01, 1961 was the 335th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.
Is December 01, 1961 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 01, 1961, who was born and died on December 01, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 01, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Big Bad John by Jimmy Dean), movies (e.g. Bachelor Flat, directed by Frank Tashlin), TV series (e.g. Bonsoir) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 1st, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 01, 1961?
- December 01, 1961: What happened on that day?
- December 01, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 01, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 01, 1961?
- December 01, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 01, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- December 01, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 01, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- December 01, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 01, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 01, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 01, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 01, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on December 01, 1961?
What day of the week was December 01, 1961?
December 01, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 335th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 01, 1961 can also be written as 12/1/1961 in the US and as 1/12/1961 in UK and Europe.
December 01, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 01, 1961:
- The independent republic of west papua is proclaimed in modern-day western new guinea.
- Netherlands new guinea raises the new morning star flag and changes its name to west papua.
December 01, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 1st 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 01, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 01, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 1st, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 01, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 01, 1961 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 01, 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 01, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 12:17 am and setting at 01:45 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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Who was born on December 01, 1961?
Famous people born on December 01, 1961:
![Jeremy Northam]()
Jeremy NorthamEnglish singer and actor.
- Brent Harken
American high jumper.
- Safra Catz
Israeli-american businesswoman.
- Raymond E. Goldstein
American biophysicist and academic.
- Armin Meiwes
German murderer.
- Lynn LeMay
American porn actress.
- Barb Mucha in Parma
Ohio, usa; lpga golfer (1992 oldsmobile classic).
- Tarzan (character)
- Christine Kangaloo
- Kim Jin-ho
- Marianne Pousseur
- Arnaud des Pallières
- Joseph «Joe» Quesada
Whose famous birthday is on December 1st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 1st:
![Woody Allen]()
Woody AllenAmerican comedian, writer and actor, as well as film director, screenwriter and playwright, he is gifted and attractive.
![Sarah Silverman]()
Sarah SilvermanAmerican comedian, writer, producer, actress.
![Zoë Kravitz]()
Zoë KravitzAmerican actress, singer, and model.
![Alain Bashung]()
Alain BashungFrench comedian, actor, songwriter and comedian (born 1947).
![Bette Midler]()
Bette MidlerAmerican actress, singer, comedian, and recording artist.
![Richard Pryor]()
Richard PryorAmerican actor and comedian.
![Edouard Baer]()
Edouard BaerFrench television presenter, actor, and film director.
![Janelle Monáe]()
Janelle MonáeGrammy-nominated singer-songwriter and actress known for her unique style and powerful vocals.
![Charlene Tilton]()
Charlene TiltonAmerican actress and singer.
![John Densmore]()
John DensmoreAmerican drummer, fourth member of the rock band "the doors.
December 01, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 4 months old,
or 748 months and 23 days old,
or 3255 weeks and 5 days old,
or 22790 days old,
if you were born on December 01, 1961.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 01, 1961?
There are 221 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 1st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 01, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 01, 1961.
December 01, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 01, 1961:
- Giuseppe Chiostergi
- Silvino Maffiotti
What famous deaths happened on December 1st?
Famous deaths on December 1st:
![James Baldwin]()
James BaldwinAmerican writer (born in 1924).
![Claude Jade]()
Claude JadeOne of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...
![Paul Benedict]()
Paul BenedictAmerican actor (born 1938).
![Ken Berry]()
Ken BerryAmerican actor, singer, and dancer (d. 2018).
- Milferd Bolton
Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.
- Jarry Haldane
Known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.
- Hriday Ram Shenoy
Indian politician and freedom fighter.
- Mclaren Stewart
Renowned Scottish novelist known for his works exploring themes of identity and culture.
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December 01, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 01, 1961:
- Iceland
- Ancient Latvia - Barbes Diena observed
- Feast day of St Eligius
- Romania - Union Day (the national holiday)
- Angola's Pioneers' Day
- World AIDS Day
- Portugal - Restoration of Independence Day: on December 1, 1640, Portugal regains its independence from Spain and Jopo IV of Portugal becomes king.
December 01, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 01, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 27th and December 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 01, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 01, 1961 was Big Bad John by Jimmy Dean, according to the music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.
December 01, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 01, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 27th and December 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Jimmy Dean - Big Bad John
- Dion - Runaround Sue
- The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
- James Darren - Goodbye Cruel World
- Brenda Lee - Fool #1
December 01, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 01, 1961 was Tower Of Strength by Frankie Vaughan, according to the music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.
December 01, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 01, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 27th and December 3rd. 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
December 01, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 01, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.
December 01, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 01, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 27th and December 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
- Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Hit The Road Jack
- Jimmy McCracklin - Just Got To Know
- The Impressions - Gypsy Woman
- Gene McDaniels - Tower Of Strength
December 01, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 01, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Bachelor Flat
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Frank Tashlin
Starring: Tuesday Weld, Richard Beymer, Terry-Thomas, Celeste Holm
Five Minutes to Live
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Bill Karn
Starring: Johnny Cash, Donald Woods, Cay Forester, Pamela Mason
The Errand Boy
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Jerry Lewis
Starring: Jerry Lewis, Brian Donlevy, Howard McNear, Dick Wesson
Tarnished Heroes
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Ernest Morris
Starring: Dermot Walsh, Anton Rodgers, Patrick McAlinney, Richard Carpenter
The Choppers
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Leigh Jason
Starring: Arch Hall Jr., Robert Paget, Burr Middleton, Rex Holman
December 01, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 01, 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:
Bonsoir
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Jean-Pierre Mocky
La grande farandole
Release year: 1961
The Dick Van Dyke Show
Release year: 1961
Written by: Carl Reiner
Starring: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews
Country: United States of America
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
December 01, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 01, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Agony and the Ecstasy
By: Irving Stone
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 …
My Life In Court
By: Louis Nizer
2012 Reprint of 1961 Edition. This is an exact facsimile, and not reproduced using optical recognition software. This title recounts Nizer's significant civil and criminal accomplishments.
A New Life
By: Bernard Malamud
"An overlooked masterpiece. It is still undervalued, but it may be Malamud's most entertaining and embracing novel. --Jonathan Lethem Bernard Malamud, a New York-based writer, wrote A New Life.
Who was the US President on December 01, 1961?
On December 01, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 01, 1961?
On December 01, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 01, 1961?
On December 01, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about December 1st?
December 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 anchorage earthquake: more than 1,000 aftershocks shake alaska following a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that knocked out power and tore through buildings in anchorage.
- 2017 - 2017 peshawar agriculture directorate attack: four attackers stormed the directorate of agricultural training institute, pakistan, and exchanged fire with army and police personnel. at least 12 people are hurt and 12 are killed by the attackers. tehrik-i-taliban pakistan claims responsibility.
- 2016 - Ethnic violence in south sudan (2011-present). a united nations human rights committee in south sudan asserts that a "steady proces of ethnic cleansing" is taking place in the war-torn country.
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.
