What happened on Friday February 03, 1961?

Here's what happened on February 03, 1961:

• Operation Looking Glass Begins The United States Air Force initiated Operation Looking Glass, a strategic Cold War defense protocol ensuring continuous airborne command and control capabilities. A specially designated 'Doomsday Plane' would remain perpetually airborne for the next 30 years, ready to take direct control of the nation's nuclear arsenal in the event of a ground command post's destruction.
• Angolan War of Independence Erupts A peaceful protest by agricultural workers in Baixa de Cassanje, Portuguese Angola, escalated into a violent revolt, marking the official beginning of the Angolan War of Independence. This event signaled the start of a prolonged struggle against Portuguese colonial rule and would become a pivotal moment in African decolonization.
• China Purchases Canadian Grain China made a significant international trade transaction, purchasing $60 million worth of grain from Canada, reflecting the evolving economic relationships and agricultural trade dynamics of the early 1960s.
• NYC's 6th Largest Snowfall New York City experienced its 6th largest snowfall in recorded history, with 17.4 inches (44.2 cm) of snow blanketing the city, causing significant disruption to urban life and transportation.

Events in 1961

February 03, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 03, 1961

Newspapers from Feb. 03, 1961

February 03, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 34th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 03, 1961 can also be written as 2/3/1961 in the US and as 3/2/1961 in UK and Europe.

February 03, 1961 in February 1961 calendar

Famous people born on February 03, 1961:

• Linda Eder

  Renowned Broadway and concert performer known for her powerful vocals and interpretations of musical theater and pop standards.

• Keith Gordon
• Jay Adams
• Salil Shetty

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on February 3rd

Famous people died on February 03, 1961:

• Anna May Wong

  Pioneering Chinese-American actress who was the first Chinese-American Hollywood movie star, breaking significant racial barriers in early...

• William Morrison

  1st viscount dunrossil, scottish-australian captain and politician, 14th governor-general of australia (b. 1893).

• Gino Baldo
• I visconte Dunrossil William Morrison

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on February 3rd

February 03, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 03, 1961 was Will You Love Me Tomorrow? by The Shirelles, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

1. The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
2. Lawrence Welk - Calcutta
3. Ferrante and Teicher - Exodus
4. Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra - Wonderland By Night
5. The Miracles - Shop Around

February 03, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 03, 1961 was Are You Lonesome Tonight? by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

1. Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome Tonight?
2. Petula Clark - Sailor
3. Johnny Burnette - You're Sixteen
4. Duane Eddy - Pepe
5. The Everly Brothers - Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes

February 03, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 03, 1961 was Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson), according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

1. The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson) - Shop Around
2. The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
3. Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - The Hoochi Coochi Coo
4. Etta James - At Last
5. Maxine Brown - All In My Mind

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 3rd is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 03, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 03, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 03, 1961 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 03, 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 February 03, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 08:11 pm and setting at 09:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 31, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Mar 02, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on February 03, 1961

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Someone born on February 03, 1961 is:

64 years 3 months old,

or 771 months and 11 days old,

or 3353 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23476 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 03, 1961?

There are 265 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 3rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 03, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 03, 1961.

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