What happened on Monday October 02, 1961?

Here's what happened on October 02, 1961:

• Soviet Nuclear Test at Novaya Zemlya The Soviet Union conducted a significant 250 kiloton nuclear test at the Novaya Zemlya archipelago, escalating Cold War tensions and nuclear arms race.
• Ben Casey TV Series Premiere The medical drama 'Ben Casey' premiered on NBC-TV, introducing a groundbreaking series about a neurosurgeon that would become a significant part of 1960s television.
• Phil Oakey Birth Phil Oakey, lead singer of the influential electronic band The Human League, was born. Known for hits like 'Human', he became a significant figure in the 1980s synth-pop movement.
• WETA TV Channel Launch WETA TV channel 26 in Washington, DC began broadcasting as a PBS affiliate, expanding public television access in the nation's capital.
• WHRO TV Channel Launch WHRO TV channel 15 in Hampton-Norfolk, VA started broadcasting as a PBS affiliate, enhancing public media coverage in the Virginia region.
• Robbie Nevil Birth Robbie Nevil, a pop musician known for his album 'A Place Like This', was born. He would later become known for his 1980s pop hits.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Oct. 02, 1961

Newspapers from Oct. 02, 1961

October 02, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 275th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 1961 can also be written as 10/2/1961 in the US and as 2/10/1961 in UK and Europe.

October 02, 1961 in October 1961 calendar

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 1961 was Take Good Care Of My Baby by Bobby Vee, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

1. Bobby Vee - Take Good Care Of My Baby
2. Dick and DeeDee - The Mountain's High
3. Roy Orbison - Crying
4. Ray Charles - Hit The Road Jack
5. Elvis Presley - Little Sister

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 02, 1961 was Walking Back To Happiness by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

1. Helen Shapiro - Walking Back To Happiness
2. The Highwaymen - Michael
3. The Shadows - Kon-Tiki
4. Billy Fury - Jealousy
5. John Leyton - Wild Wind

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 1961 was Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles and his Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

1. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Hit The Road Jack
2. Ike & Tina Turner - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
3. Bobby Bland - Don't Cry No More
4. Lee Dorsey - Ya Ya
5. The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra - My True Story

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 02, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 12:08 am and setting at 03:35 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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Your place in the Universe on October 02, 1961

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Someone born on October 02, 1961 is:

63 years 7 months old,

or 763 months and 12 days old,

or 3319 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23235 days old,

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

There are 141 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 2nd 2025.

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

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

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