What happened on Wednesday February 01, 1961?

Here's what happened on February 01, 1961:

• First US Minuteman ICBM Test The United States successfully conducted its first full-scale test of the Minuteman I intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). The rocket launched from Cape Canaveral at 11:00 a.m., traveling 4,000 miles (6,400 km) in less than 15 minutes to a target in the Atlantic Ocean, marking a significant milestone in Cold War-era missile technology.
• Push-Button Telephone Introduced Bell Telephone began test marketing its revolutionary 'Touch-Tone' service in Carnegie, Pennsylvania and Findlay, Ohio, introducing the push-button telephone to the public for the first time. This innovation would dramatically change telecommunications, offering faster and more convenient dialing compared to rotary phones.
• Release of The Misfits The film *The Misfits*, directed by John Huston, was released in theaters across the United States. Notably, this would be the final film for both of its leading stars, Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe, adding a poignant historical significance to the movie.
• British Medical Insurance Changes British minister Enoch Powell implemented policy changes that increased the cost of medical insurance, potentially impacting healthcare accessibility for British citizens.
• Cricket Match Draw In a notable cricket match, players Mackay and Kline demonstrated remarkable resilience by holding out for a draw against the West Indies team, lasting an impressive 100 minutes.

Events in 1961

February 01, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 01, 1961

Newspapers from Feb. 01, 1961

February 01, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 32nd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 01, 1961 can also be written as 2/1/1961 in the US and as 1/2/1961 in UK and Europe.

February 01, 1961 in February 1961 calendar

Famous people born on February 01, 1961:

• Daniel M. Tani

  NASA astronaut who flew on Space Shuttle missions STS-108 and STS-120, completing two spacewalks and spending over 130 days in space.

• Gabrielle Carteris in Phoenix

  American actress best known for her role as Andrea Zuckerman in the popular TV series Beverly Hills, 90210.

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on February 1st

Famous people died on February 01, 1961:

• Guido Ferrazza
• Émile Henriot
• Max Simon

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on February 1st

February 01, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 01, 1961 was Will You Love Me Tomorrow? by The Shirelles, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

1. The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
2. Lawrence Welk - Calcutta
3. Ferrante and Teicher - Exodus
4. Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra - Wonderland By Night
5. The Miracles - Shop Around

February 01, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 01, 1961 was Are You Lonesome Tonight? by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

1. Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome Tonight?
2. Petula Clark - Sailor
3. Johnny Burnette - You're Sixteen
4. Duane Eddy - Pepe
5. The Everly Brothers - Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes

February 01, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 01, 1961 was Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson), according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

1. The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson) - Shop Around
2. The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
3. Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - The Hoochi Coochi Coo
4. Etta James - At Last
5. Maxine Brown - All In My Mind

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 1st is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 01, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 01, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 01, 1961 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 01, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:16 pm and setting at 07:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 31, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Mar 02, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on February 01, 1961

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Someone born on February 01, 1961 is:

64 years 3 months old,

or 771 months and 13 days old,

or 3354 weeks

or 23478 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 01, 1961?

There are 263 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 01, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 01, 1961.

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