Saturday February 04, 1961: on this day

February 04, 1961 was the 35th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is February 04, 1961 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on February 04, 1961, who was born and died on February 04, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 04, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Will You Love Me Tomorrow? by The Shirelles), movies (e.g. Mother Joan of the Angels, directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz), TV series (e.g. Boomerang) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 4th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 04, 1961?


February 04, 1961 was a Saturday and it was the 35th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 04, 1961 can also be written as 2/4/1961 in the US and as 4/2/1961 in UK and Europe.

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February 04, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 04, 1961:

  • Sputnik 7 launches into earth orbit; probable venus probe failure
  • The portuguese colonial war begins in angola.
  • The angolan war of independence and the greater portuguese colonial war begin.

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February 04, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 4th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

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 04, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 04, 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.

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Discover the planets positions on February 4th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 04, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 04, 1961 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 04, 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 04, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 09:09 pm and setting at 09:29 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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Who was born on February 04, 1961?


Famous people born on February 04, 1961:

  • Keta Mandela

    Human rights activist and daughter of Nelson Mandela.

  • Denis Savard

    Canadian ice hockey coach and player.

  • Kasi Lemmons

    CEO of a prominent fashion company.

  • Stewart O'Nan

    American author known for his novels and non-fiction works.

  • Denis Savard in Pointe Gatineau

    California, usa; nhl center (chicago blackhawks).

  • Vern Fleming in Long Island City

    New york, usa; basketball player (olympics-gold-1984).

  • Neal Asher

    Writer.

  • Henry Bogdan
  • Jan Verner Hansen
  • Geoffrey A. Henderson
  • Gilbert Houngbo
  • Andrea Messersì
  • Mark Simpson
  • Claudia Tenney
  • Robert Weir

Whose famous birthday is on February 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 4th:

  • Pamelyn Ferdin
    Pamelyn Ferdin

    American former child actress known for her voice work in animated films and TV series.

  • Urmila Matondkar
    Urmila Matondkar

    Urmila matondkar is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films, including her iconic role in the movie 'rangeela'.

  • Natalie Imbruglia
    Natalie Imbruglia

    Actress and musician from australia.

  • Alice Cooper
    Alice Cooper

    American actor, musician, and rock 'n' roll icon of the 1970s.

  • Charles Lindbergh
    Charles Lindbergh

    American author and pilot, he is the most well-known hero of his time for his flight between new york city and paris on 20 mai 1927.

  • Gabrielle Anwar
    Gabrielle Anwar

    Laleham (england) -- actress (body snatchers).

  • Dan Quayle
    Dan Quayle

    American politician and vice-president of america under george bush.

  • Ida Lupino
    Ida Lupino

    British-american actress who lived a turbulent life.

  • Betty Friedan
    Betty Friedan

    American feminist activist, organizer, lecturer, and writer.

  • Conrad Bain
    Conrad Bain

    Canadian-american actor, who was a soldier in the canadian army during ww ii.

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February 04, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 63 years 2 months old,

or 758 months and 12 days old,

or 3297 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23082 days old,

if you were born on February 04, 1961.

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

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 04, 1961?

There are 294 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 4th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 04, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 04, 1961.

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February 04, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 04, 1961:

  • Fidenzio Dall'Ora
  • Arturo Nannizzi
  • Hazel Heald
  • Cesare Miani

What famous deaths happened on February 4th?

Famous deaths on February 4th:

  • Ossie Davis
    Ossie Davis

    Cogdell (georgia) -- actor/playwright (hot stuff man called adam).

  • George Nader
    George Nader

    American actor.

  • Una O'Connor
    Una O'Connor

    Una O'Connor was a talented actress known for her roles in classic films like 'The Invisible Man' and 'The Bride of Frankenstein.

  • John Dehner
    John Dehner

    Actor (apache cowboy, boys from brazil), dies at the age of 76.

  • Barbara McNair
    Barbara McNair

    American actress and singer (born 1934).

  • John Mahoney
    John Mahoney

    English-american actor, voice artist, and comedian (b. 1940).

  • Jash Bhagwan

    Esteemed actor in Indian cinema.

  • Lind Maurice

    Esteemed physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Delphin Enjolras

    Renowned French academic painter known for his historical and genre paintings.

  • Voris Kolokotronis

    Greek general and politician who played a key role in the Greek War of Independence.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 4th

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February 04, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 04, 1961:

  • Ancient Latvia - Biezputras Diena observed.
  • Independence Day in Sri Lanka (1948).
  • Angolan Anniversary of the Outbreak of Armed Struggle against Portuguese Colonialism.

Observances on February 04, 1961:

  • International Day of Human Fraternity

Saints celebrated on February 04, 1961:

  • Saint Veronica, patron saint of photographers
  • Saint Gilbert (d. 1189)
  • Saint John Hector de Britto
  • Saint Rembert of Torhout
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February 04, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 04, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 30th and February 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 04, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 04, 1961 was Will You Love Me Tomorrow? by The Shirelles, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

February 04, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 04, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 30th and February 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
  2. - Calcutta
  3. - Exodus
  4. - Wonderland By Night
  5. - Shop Around

February 04, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 04, 1961 was Are You Lonesome Tonight? by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

February 04, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 04, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 30th and February 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Are You Lonesome Tonight?
  2. - Sailor
  3. - You're Sixteen
  4. - Pepe
  5. - Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes

February 04, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 04, 1961 was Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson), according to the R&B music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

February 04, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 04, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 30th and February 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Shop Around
  2. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
  3. - The Hoochi Coochi Coo
  4. - At Last
  5. - All In My Mind

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February 04, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 04, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Mother Joan of the Angels

Mother Joan of the Angels

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jerzy Kawalerowicz

Starring: Lucyna Winnicka, Mieczyslaw Voit, Anna Ciepielewska, Maria Chwalibóg

Hand in Hand

Hand in Hand

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Philip Leacock

Starring: Loretta Parry, Philip Needs, John Gregson, Sybil Thorndike

The Sins of Rachel Cade

The Sins of Rachel Cade

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

Starring: Angie Dickinson, Peter Finch, Roger Moore, Errol John

The Misfits

The Misfits

Release year: 1961

Directed by: John Huston

Starring: Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, Montgomery Clift, Thelma Ritter

Country: United States of America

La notte

La notte

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michelangelo Antonioni

Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Marcello Mastroianni, Monica Vitti, Bernhard Wicki

Country: United States of America

February 04, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 04, 1961 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Boomerang

Boomerang

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Reginald Hudlin

An Enemy of the People

An Enemy of the People

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Satyajit Ray

Cover Girl

Cover Girl

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Charles Vidor

The Avengers

The Avengers

Release year: 1960

Written by:

Directed by: Jeremiah Chechik

Starring: Patrick Macnee

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Mira Nair

February 04, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 04, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Decision At Delphi by Helen MacInnes

Decision At Delphi

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It was just another routine overseas assignment. This is what Ken Strang, a young architect from New York, thought when he was sent to Europe by a national travel magazine to draw the ruins of Greece.

Shadows On The Grass by Isak Dinesen

Shadows On The Grass

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Isak Dinesen retells the riveting story of her life in Kenya, as told in Out of Africa, which was published under Karen Blixen.

The Dean'S Watch by Elizabeth Goudge

The Dean'S Watch

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A compelling saga of an unlikely friendship threaded together by redemption and graceThe setting is a remote mid-nineteenth-century town in England and its grand cathedral. Adam Ayscough is the cathedral Dean. He has a deep love and respect for his …

The Politics Of Upheaval by Arthur Schlesinger

The Politics Of Upheaval

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The Politics of Upheaval 1935-1936 is volume 3 of Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.'s Age of Roosevelt series. It focuses on the turbulent final years of Franklin D.

The Doomed Oasis by Hammond Innes

The Doomed Oasis

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This epic adventure takes place in the Arabian Desert where the shadows of British colonialism threaten to destroy a father-son relationship. Nineteen-year-old David Thomas killed his father three years ago.

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Who was the US President on February 04, 1961?

On February 04, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 04, 1961?

On February 04, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 04, 1961?

On February 04, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about February 4th?

February 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of February. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on February 4th, such as:

  • 2019 - Iraqi insurgency: 7 iranian pilgrims were wounded when their bus was attacked by unidentified gunmen. one woman is in serious condition.
  • 2018 - In response to the recent murder of an israeli rabbi, the cabinet of israel authorizes havat gilad to be legalized.
  • 2017 - War in donbass: three ukrainian army soldiers die in fighting after a bomb explodes in eastern ukraine killing a rebel commander. over the last week, at least 33 people were killed in fighting.

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What happened in 1961?

1961 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Houston Oilers beat LA Chargers 24-16 in AFL championship game
  • Russia introduces a new ruble worth $1.11
  • Supremes signed with Motown Records

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What was the calendar for February 1961?

February 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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