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see horoscope and birth chart for October 01, 1961What happened on Sunday, October 1, 1961?
About October 1st, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: The American television sitcom 'Mister Ed' premiered on October 1, 1961, on CBS. The show featured a talking horse named Mister Ed, who conversed exclusively with his owner, Wilbur Post. The series gained popularity for its unique premise and ran for six seasons, becoming a notable part of 1960s television.
- Day of the week: October 1st, 1961 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Take Good Care Of My Baby by Bobby Vee
- #1 UK song: Walking Back To Happiness by Helen Shapiro
- Popular movie: West Side Story directed by Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
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- October 01, 1961: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was October 01, 1961?
- Who was born on October 01, 1961?
- October 01, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- October 01, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- October 01, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 01, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on October 01, 1961?
- Back in 1961
October 01, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 01, 1961:
- Mr. Ed television series debuts The American television sitcom 'Mister Ed' premiered on October 1, 1961, on CBS. The show featured a talking horse named Mister Ed, who conversed exclusively with his owner, Wilbur Post. The series gained popularity for its unique premise and ran for six seasons, becoming a notable part of 1960s television. source: en.wikipedia.org
- CTV Television Network Launched The CTV Television Network, Canada's first private television network, begins broadcasting, marking a significant milestone in Canadian media history. source: Wikipedia (day-month pages)
- Volcanic Eruption on Tristan da Cunha A believed-extinct volcano erupts on the remote island of Tristan da Cunha, surprising geologists and highlighting the unpredictable nature of geological phenomena.
October 01, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from October 1961
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October 01, 1961: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Chicago Bears - Green Bay Packers : 0 - 24
- Dallas Cowboys - Cleveland Browns : 7 - 25
- Minnesota Vikings - Baltimore Colts : 33 - 34
- New York Giants - Washington Redskins : 24 - 21
- Pittsburgh Steelers - Los Angeles Rams : 14 - 24
What day of the week was October 01, 1961?
October 01, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 274th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 01, 1961 can also be written as 10/1/1961 in the US and as 1/10/1961 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on October 01, 1961?
Famous people born on October 01, 1961:
![Gary Ablett Sr.]()
Gary Ablett Sr.Legendary Australian rules footballer known for his exceptional skills and significant impact on the sport during his playing career.
![Eric Stoltz]()
Eric StoltzAccomplished American actor known for roles in films like 'Mask', 'Some Kind of Wonderful', and 'Pulp Fiction'.
![Walter Mazzarri]()
Walter Mazzarri
October 01, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 01, 1961:
![Ludwig Bemelmans]()
Ludwig BemelmansWriter and illustrator best known for the 'Madeline' children's book series.
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Rosa Sensat![William Otterwell Brady]()
William Otterwell Brady
October 01, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 01, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 25th and October 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 01, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 01, 1961 was Take Good Care Of My Baby by Bobby Vee, according to the music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.
- Bobby Vee - Take Good Care Of My Baby
- Dick and DeeDee - The Mountain's High
- The Highwaymen - Michael
- Roy Orbison - Crying
- Lonnie Donegan and His Skiffle Group - Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor (On The Bedpost Over Night)
October 01, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 01, 1961 was Walking Back To Happiness by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.
- Helen Shapiro - Walking Back To Happiness
- The Highwaymen - Michael
- The Shadows - Kon-Tiki
- Billy Fury - Jealousy
- Cleo Laine - You'll Answer To Me
October 01, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 01, 1961 was My True Story by The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.
- The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra - My True Story
- Ike & Tina Turner - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
- Jimmy Reed - Bright Lights Big City
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - Baby, You're Right
- Little Willie John - Take My Love (I Want To Give It All To You)
October 01, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 1st is Libra.
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Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 01, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthOctober 01, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 01, 1961 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 01, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 11:18 pm and setting at 02:54 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 1961.
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Someone born on October 01, 1961 is:
64 years 10 months old,
or 778 months and 4 days old,
or 3383 weeks and 3 days old,
or 23684 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 01, 1961?
There are 57 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 1st 2026.
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 October 01, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 01, 1961.
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For someone born on October 1, 1961, a 1961 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to October 1, 1961 includes Mr. Ed television series debuts, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around October 1, 1961 included “Take Good Care Of My Baby” by Bobby Vee, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of October 1, 1961 included West Side Story, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
October 1, 1961 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Gary Ablett Sr, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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