What happened on Friday September 01, 1961?

Here's what happened on September 01, 1961:

• Non-Aligned Movement First Meeting and Nuclear Tensions The inaugural meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement took place, symbolizing a diplomatic effort to create a neutral bloc during the Cold War. Simultaneously, the Soviet Union resumed nuclear testing, heightening international tensions surrounding the ongoing Berlin crisis.
• Soviet Nuclear Testing in Central Asia The USSR conducted nuclear bomb tests in the Semipalatinsk Test Site in Kazakhstan, continuing its nuclear weapons development program during the height of the Cold War.
• Eritrean War of Independence Begins The Eritrean War of Independence officially commenced when Hamid Idris Awate engaged in an armed confrontation with Ethiopian police, marking the start of a prolonged struggle for Eritrean sovereignty that would last until 1991.
• TWA Flight 529 Disaster A tragic aviation accident occurred when TWA Flight 529 crashed shortly after takeoff from Chicago's Midway Airport, resulting in the deaths of all 78 passengers and crew. At the time, this was the deadliest single-plane disaster in United States history.
• United States Concludes International Geophysical Year Participation The United States formally ended its participation in the International Geophysical Year, a collaborative scientific research initiative that had been ongoing since 1957.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Sep. 01, 1961

Newspapers from Sep. 01, 1961

September 01, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 244th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 01, 1961 can also be written as 9/1/1961 in the US and as 1/9/1961 in UK and Europe.

September 01, 1961 in September 1961 calendar

Famous people born on September 01, 1961:

• Christopher Ferguson

  NASA astronaut and space shuttle pilot who participated in multiple space missions, contributing significantly to space exploration.

• Tonino Benacquista

  Renowned French crime fiction writer known for his compelling novels and screenplays across multiple media platforms.

• Jeremy Farrar

  Prominent British academic and medical researcher who served as director of the Wellcome Trust, a major global health research foundation.

• Bam Bam Bigelow

  Iconic American professional wrestler known for his large size and athletic ability, who had a significant impact on professional wrestling...

• Boney James

  Accomplished American smooth jazz saxophonist, composer, and record producer known for his distinctive musical style.

• Cécilia Rodhe
• Alberta (Canada)
• Peter Lavelle
• Scott Bigelow

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on September 1st

Famous people died on September 01, 1961:

• Eero Saarinen

  Renowned Finnish-American architect and designer famous for pioneering modernist architecture and iconic structures like the Gateway Arch in...

• Raffaele Bastianelli
• William Zebulon Foster

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on September 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 01, 1961 was Wooden Heart by Joe Dowell, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

1. Joe Dowell - Wooden Heart
2. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
3. The Highwaymen - Michael
4. Mar-Keys - Last Night
5. Ral Donner - You Don't Know What You've Got (Until You Lose It)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 01, 1961 was Johnny Remember Me by John Leyton, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

1. John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me
2. Shirley Bassey - Reach For The Stars / Climb Ev'ry Mountain
3. Helen Shapiro - You Don't Know
4. Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
5. Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 01, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Bobby Bland - Don't Cry No More
3. Mar-Keys - Last Night
4. The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra - My True Story
5. Freddy King - San-Ho-Zay

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 1st is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 01, 1961 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 01, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 11:13 pm and setting at 02:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Sep 24, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on September 01, 1961

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Someone born on September 01, 1961 is:

63 years 8 months old,

or 764 months and 12 days old,

or 3323 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23265 days old,

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

There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 1st 2025.

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

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

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