What happened on Thursday November 02, 1961?

Here's what happened on November 02, 1961:

• CIA Spy Oleg Penkovsky's Cover Blown A critical moment in Cold War espionage occurred when Oleg Penkovsky's covert intelligence operation was exposed. Four KGB agents caught a CIA case officer retrieving sensitive information, leading to Penkovsky's eventual capture. His intelligence sharing with the CIA would ultimately result in his execution, which was publicly announced on May 17, 1963.
• Death of Bahraini Emir Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the long-serving Emir of Bahrain since 1942, passed away at the age of 67. His son, Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, succeeded him as the new Emir and would play a crucial role in leading Bahrain to independence in 1971, ruling until his own death in 1999.
• k.d. lang's Musical Debut Canadian singer k.d. lang, known for her distinctive country and later pop music style, began her musical journey with her band the Reclines, releasing the album 'Absolute Torch and Twang'.
• British Freighter Cinn Keith Disaster A tragic maritime incident unfolded when the British freighter Cinn Keith exploded and sank in the Mediterranean Sea near Tunisia's coast. The catastrophic event resulted in the loss of 62 out of 68 crew members, marking a significant maritime tragedy of the year.
• Broadway Production of 'Kean' The theatrical production 'Kean' opened at the Broadway Theater in New York City, running for 92 performances. This stage production likely explored the life or performances of the famous actor Edmund Kean.

Events in 1961

November 02, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 02, 1961

Newspapers from Nov. 02, 1961

November 02, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 306th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 02, 1961 can also be written as 11/2/1961 in the US and as 2/11/1961 in UK and Europe.

November 02, 1961 in November 1961 calendar

Famous people born on November 02, 1961:

• KD Lang

  Iconic Canadian singer-songwriter who revolutionized country music by blending traditional country with pop sensibilities.

• Janet Gunn
• K.d. lang

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on November 2nd

Famous people died on November 02, 1961:

• Harriet Bosse

  Actress from sweden, norwegian (d. 1961).

• James Thurber

  American writer and cartoonist known for his witty and humorous stories.

• Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa I

  Hakim of bahrain (b. 1894).

• Josef Karel Matocha
• Nikolaj Vasil'evič Nikol'skij
• Giulio Marazzina
• Luigi Amato

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on November 2nd

November 02, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 02, 1961 was Runaround Sue by Dion, according to the music chart for the week October 30th and November 5th.

1. Dion - Runaround Sue
2. The Dovells - Bristol Stomp
3. Jimmy Dean - Big Bad John
4. Ray Charles - Hit The Road Jack
5. The Paris Sisters - I Love How You Love Me

November 02, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 02, 1961 was His Latest Flame / Little Sisters by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week October 30th and November 5th.

1. Elvis Presley - His Latest Flame / Little Sisters
2. Helen Shapiro - Walking Back To Happiness
3. Cliff Richard - When The Girl In Your Arms Is The Girl In Your Heart
4. John Leyton - Wild Wind

November 02, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 02, 1961 was Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles and his Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 30th and November 5th.

1. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Hit The Road Jack
2. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
3. Lee Dorsey - Ya Ya
4. Ike & Tina Turner - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
5. Tommy Hunt - Human

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 2nd is Scorpio.

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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 02, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 02, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 02, 1961 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 02, 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 02, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 12:36 am and setting at 02:47 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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Your place in the Universe on November 02, 1961

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Someone born on November 02, 1961 is:

63 years 6 months old,

or 762 months and 12 days old,

or 3314 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23204 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 02, 1961?

There are 172 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 02, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on November 02, 1961.

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