What happened on Tuesday October 03, 1961?

Here's what happened on October 03, 1961:

• The Dick Van Dyke Show Premieres The groundbreaking sitcom 'The Dick Van Dyke Show' debuts on CBS-TV, starring Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore. The show would become a landmark comedy series that significantly influenced television comedy in the 1960s.
• USS North Carolina Arrives at Cape Fear River The historic World War II battleship USS North Carolina is towed to the mouth of the Cape Fear River, navigating through challenging weather conditions. This marks an important moment in preserving naval heritage.
• Mr. Ed Television Series Debuts The popular comedy series 'Mr. Ed' premieres, featuring a talking horse that only speaks to his owner. The show would become a memorable and quirky part of 1960s television entertainment.
• Sail Away Broadway Musical Opens Noel Coward's musical 'Sail Away' opens at the Broadhurst Theater in New York City, running for 167 performances and showcasing Coward's wit and musical talents.
• KMED Television Station Launches KMED (later known as KTVL) Channel 10 in Medford, Oregon begins broadcasting as a CBS affiliate, expanding television coverage in the Pacific Northwest region.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Oct. 03, 1961

Newspapers from Oct. 03, 1961

October 03, 1961 was a Tuesday and it was the 276th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 03, 1961 can also be written as 10/3/1961 in the US and as 3/10/1961 in UK and Europe.

October 03, 1961 in October 1961 calendar

Famous people born on October 03, 1961:

• Rebecca Stephens

  Pioneering British mountaineer who became the first British woman to successfully summit Mount Everest, marking a significant achievement in...

• Dean Lawrence (actor)

  English actor with moderate recognition in the entertainment industry.

• Michael Phelps
• Vittorio Colao

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on October 3rd

Famous people died on October 03, 1961:

• Hans-Bodo von Alvensleben-Neugattersleben
• Martin Hinton

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on October 3rd

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 03, 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 03, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 03, 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 3rd is Libra.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

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.

Discover the personality of October born.

Unlock the Mysteries of October 03, 1961! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 03, 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.

Moon phase

The moon phase on October 03, 1961 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 03, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 01:00 am and setting at 04:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 1961.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in October 1961

Your place in the Universe on October 03, 1961

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on October 03, 1961 is:

63 years 7 months old,

or 763 months and 11 days old,

or 3319 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23234 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

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

There are 142 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 3rd 2025.

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 03, 1961?

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

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.