Wednesday November 01, 1961: on this day

November 01, 1961 was the 305th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is November 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 November 01, 1961, who was born and died on November 01, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on November 01, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Runaround Sue by Dion), movies (e.g. Flower Drum Song, directed by Henry Koster), TV series (e.g. The Dick Van Dyke Show) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about November 1st, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was November 01, 1961?


November 01, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 305th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 01, 1961 can also be written as 11/1/1961 in the US and as 1/11/1961 in UK and Europe.

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November 01, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 01, 1961:

  • 50,000 women in 60 cities participate in the inaugural women strike for peace (wsp) against nuclear proliferation.

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November 01, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 1st is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

Discover the Ox personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on November 1st, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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November 01, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on November 01, 1961 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 01, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 11:40 pm and setting at 02:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 23, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Nov 22, 1961.

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Who was born on November 01, 1961?


Famous people born on November 01, 1961:

  • Juliannah Nicholson

    Juliannah Nicholson is an American actress known for her roles in films such as August: Osage County and The Hateful Eight.

  • Calvin Johnson

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist (beat happening, dub narcotic sound system the microphones cool rays, and the go team).

  • Ryan Zinke

    Former United States Secretary of the Interior and former member of the U.S.

  • Louise Boije af Gennäs

    Swedish author and screenwriter.

  • Anne Donovan

    Ridgewood, new jersey -- basketball player (1984 olympics-gold medalist).

  • Heng Swee Keat

    Singaporean politician.

  • Kim Krizan

    California, united states -- writer/actress (slacker dazed & confused).

  • Nicky Grist

    Welsh race car driver.

  • Larry Mullen, Jr.

    Musician.

  • Peter Jackson

    Director.

  • Magne Furuholmen

    Oslo, norway -- keyboardist/vocalist (aha-take it on me).

  • Louise Gennäs

    Swedish screenwriter and author.

  • Carlos Enrique Estrada
  • Petr Pavel
  • Derek Smith
  • Phil Perkins
  • Maria Elvira Salazar

Whose famous birthday is on November 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 1st:

  • Manju Warrier
    Manju Warrier

    Manju warrier is an indian actress and dancer known for her work in malayalam cinema.

  • Jenny McCarthy
    Jenny McCarthy

    American actress, model, comedian, actor, author and anti-vaccine activist.

  • Toni Collette
    Toni Collette

    Actress from australia, seen in 1999's "muriel’s wedding" (1998) and "sixth sense ((2000).

  • Tina Arena
    Tina Arena

    Tina arena is an australian singer known for her powerful voice and successful music career.

  • Alex Wolff
    Alex Wolff

    Alex wolff is an american actor, musician, and composer, known for his roles in movies such as 'hereditary' and 'jumanji: welcome to the...

  • Penn Badgley
    Penn Badgley

    Penn badgley is an american actor known for his role as dan humphrey in the tv series gossip girl.

  • Robert Foxworth
    Robert Foxworth

    American actor.

  • Katja Riemann
    Katja Riemann

    German singer and actress.

  • Ileana D'Cruz
    Ileana D'Cruz

    Indian film actress known for her work in Bollywood and Telugu cinema.

  • Logan Marshall-Green
    Logan Marshall-Green

    American actor.

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November 01, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 5 months old,

or 749 months and 16 days old,

or 3259 weeks

or 22813 days old,

if you were born on November 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 November 01, 1961?

There are 199 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday November 1st 2024.

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

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

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November 01, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on November 01, 1961:

  • Mordecai Ham

    American preacher known for his revival meetings in the early 20th century.

  • Joan McCracken

    Actress (claudie: the story of a marriage), dead at 38.

  • Alexander Cohen

    Dutch anarchist/author, dies at 97.

  • Beatrice di Borbone-Spagna

What famous deaths happened on November 1st?

Famous deaths on November 1st:

  • Pier Paolo Pasolini
    Pier Paolo Pasolini

    Italian poet / author / director, killed at 53.

  • Fred Thompson
    Fred Thompson

    He is an american politician, lawyer, and actor.

  • Phil Silvers
    Phil Silvers

    Phil silvers was an american actor and comedian best known for his role as sergeant bilko in the television series the phil silvers show.

  • Dixie Lee
    Dixie Lee

    American singer and actress, wife of Bing Crosby.

  • Benita Hume
    Benita Hume

    British actress who appeared in numerous films and TV shows.

  • Elma Karlowa
    Elma Karlowa

    Elma Karlowa was a German actress who appeared in numerous films and TV shows.

  • Adrienne Shelly
    Adrienne Shelly

    Adrienne Shelly was an actress and filmmaker best known for her work in independent films.

  • James Broderick
    James Broderick

    American family of note, mathew broderick's first and only child, and sarah jessica parker's son.

  • Hattye Carnegie

    Founder of the Carnegie Steel Company and one of the wealthiest individuals in history.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on November 1st

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November 01, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on November 01, 1961:

  • Also see November 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • United States - Start of National Novel Writing Month
  • World Vegan Day
  • Mexico - The Day of the Dead
  • Ireland - Samhain the traditional first day of Winter
  • Algeria - National day
  • Catholicism - Holy Day of Obligation, All Saints Day. Holiday in Austria, Belgium, Croatia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Mexico, The Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia, Spain, Guatemala.
  • Roman festivals - last day of the Ludi Victoriae Sullanae.
  • Antigua and Barbuda - Independence Day (from Britain, 1981)
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November 01, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 01, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 30th and November 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 01, 1961 was Runaround Sue by Dion, according to the music chart for the week October 30th and November 5th.

November 01, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on November 01, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 30th and November 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Runaround Sue
  2. - Bristol Stomp
  3. - Big Bad John
  4. - Hit The Road Jack
  5. - I Love How You Love Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 01, 1961 was His Latest Flame / Little Sisters by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week October 30th and November 5th.

November 01, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on November 01, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 30th and November 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - His Latest Flame / Little Sisters
  2. - Walking Back To Happiness
  3. - When The Girl In Your Arms Is The Girl In Your Heart
  4. - Wild Wind

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 01, 1961 was Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles and his Orchestra, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 30th and November 5th.

November 01, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on November 01, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 30th and November 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Hit The Road Jack
  2. - Please Mr. Postman
  3. - Ya Ya
  4. - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
  5. - Human

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November 01, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on November 01, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Flower Drum Song

Flower Drum Song

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Henry Koster

Starring: Nancy Kwan, James Shigeta, Benson Fong, Jack Soo

Country: United States of America

Too Late Blues

Too Late Blues

Release year: 1961

Directed by: John Cassavetes

Starring: Bobby Darin, Stella Stevens, Everett Chambers, Nick Dennis

Susan Slade

Susan Slade

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Delmer Daves

Starring: Troy Donahue, Dorothy McGuire, Connie Stevens, Lloyd Nolan

Werewolf in a Girls' Dormitory

Werewolf in a Girls' Dormitory

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Paolo Heusch

Starring: Barbara Lass, Carl Schell, Curt Lowens, Maurice Marsac

Bachelor in Paradise

Bachelor in Paradise

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jack Arnold

Starring: Bob Hope, Lana Turner, Janis Paige, Jim Hutton

November 01, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on November 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:

The Dick Van Dyke Show

The Dick Van Dyke Show

Release year: 1961

Written by:

Starring: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews

Country: United States of America

Top Cat

Top Cat

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Alberto Mar

Country: United States of America

Father of the Bride

Father of the Bride

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Gary Alazraki

Car 54, Where Are You?

Car 54, Where Are You?

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Bill Fishman

Hamlet

Hamlet

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michael Almereyda

November 01, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on November 01, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Russia And The West Under Lenin And Stalin by George F. Kennan

Russia And The West Under Lenin And Stalin

By:

George F. Kennan – Russia and the West under Lenin, Stalin Rossiia i Zapad pri Lenine i Staline Na Angliiskom Iazyke Publisher: . Year: 1962.

The Age Of Reason Begins by Will and Ariel Durant

The Age Of Reason Begins

By:

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

The House At Old Vine by Norah Lofts

The House At Old Vine

By:

"Tomorrow, the man I love will die; horribly and publicly... I'm supposed to be praying for him to repent.

Chairman Of The Bored by Edward Streeter

Chairman Of The Bored

By:

First edition printed by Harper in 1961; pages tight and clean, some yellowing, 274 Pages.

A Matter Of Life And Death by Virgilia Peterson

A Matter Of Life And Death

By:

Moderator of the 1956 TV Show "The Author Meets The Critics" as well as a well-known book critic. Her honest and searching autobiography.

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Who was the US President on November 01, 1961?

On November 01, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on November 01, 1961?

On November 01, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on November 01, 1961?

On November 01, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about November 1st?

November 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of November. 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 November 1st, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 pacific typhoon season: 15 deaths from floods and landslides caused by typhoon yutu, a typhoon that struck the philippines in august 2018. one man died in hong kong, china. (news.com.au),
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention is in yemen: according to local officials and medics, at least 26 people were killed in an airstrike by a saudi-led coalition. the strike was carried out in sahar district, yemen's northern saada governorate.
  • 2016 - (2016). battle of mosul: ravina shamdasani, a spokeswoman for the united nations human rights council, says that isil militants killed 40 iraqi security forces members on saturday and then threw their bodies into the tigris river. (reuters) iraqi special operations forces have fought to reach the outskirts mosul.

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history

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 November 1961?

November 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th 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.

Discover how November 1961 calendar looked like.

Wednesday November 1, 1961