Wednesday January 04, 1961: on this day

January 04, 1961 was the 4th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 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 January 04, 1961, who was born and died on January 04, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 04, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Are You Lonesome To-Night? by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. Klondike) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was January 04, 1961?


January 04, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 4th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 04, 1961 can also be written as 1/4/1961 in the US and as 4/1/1961 in UK and Europe.

January 04, 1961 in January 1961 calendar

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 4th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 04, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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

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


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The moon phase on January 04, 1961 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 04, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 07:26 pm and setting at 09:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 01, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jan 31, 1961.

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Who was born on January 04, 1961?


Famous people born on January 04, 1961:

  • Graham McTavish
    Graham McTavish

    Scottish actor and author.

  • Cliff Levingston

    American basketball player and coach.

  • Sidney Green

    American basketball coach and player.

  • Lee Curreri in New York City

    New york, usa; actor (bruno martelli - fame).

  • Sidney Green (basketball)
  • Walter Guadagnini
  • Jim Rowinski
  • John Brenner
  • Kiyotaka Matsui
  • Lee Curreri
  • David DeFeis
  • Mark Farnell
  • Gunnar Gíslason
  • Jim Gurfein
  • Eija Hyytiäinen
  • Daniel F

Whose famous birthday is on January 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 4th:

  • Vhong Navarro
    Vhong Navarro

    Vhong navarro is a filipino dancer, actor, and comedian known for his work in the philippine entertainment industry.

  • Robert Lamoureux
    Robert Lamoureux

    French actor, film director, author, and songwriter.

  • Dyan Cannon
    Dyan Cannon

    American actress on broadway, tv and films.

  • Harmony Korine
    Harmony Korine

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Patrick Cassidy
    Patrick Cassidy

    American actor, jack cassidy's son is a well-known family member.

  • Dave Foley
    Dave Foley

    Dave Foley is a Canadian actor and comedian, known for his work on the TV show 'The Kids in the Hall'.

  • Barbara Rush
    Barbara Rush

    American actress.

  • Matt Frewer
    Matt Frewer

    American-canadian actor.

  • Arthur Conley
    Arthur Conley

    American singer-songwriter (d.2003).

  • Lenora Crichlow
    Lenora Crichlow

    Lenora Crichlow is a British actress best known for her roles in television series such as 'Being Human' and 'Black Mirror.

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


You are 63 years 3 months old,

or 759 months and 20 days old,

or 3303 weeks

or 23121 days old,

if you were born on January 04, 1961.

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

There are 255 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 4th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 04, 1961:

  • Barry Fitzgerald
    Barry Fitzgerald

    Irish actor and singer (d. 1961).

  • Ewin Schrödinger

    Famous for the Schrödinger equation in quantum mechanics.

  • Filippo Filippelli
  • Camillo Innocenti
  • Magno Magnini

What famous deaths happened on January 4th?

Famous deaths on January 4th:

  • Albert Camus
    Albert Camus

    French essayist, novelist, and dramatist.

  • David Soul
    David Soul

    American actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.

  • Glynis Johns
    Glynis Johns

    Glynis Johns is a British actress known for her roles in Mary Poppins and The Court Jester.

  • Jeanette Loff
    Jeanette Loff

    Jeanette Loff was an American actress and singer who appeared in several films during the 1920s and 1930s.

  • Christopher Isherwood
    Christopher Isherwood

    British-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.

  • Tanya Roberts
    Tanya Roberts

    Tanya roberts was an american actress best known for her roles in the tv series charlie's angels and that '70s show, as well as the james...

  • Otis Skinner
    Otis Skinner

    American playwright and actor known for his contributions to the theater.

  • Mae Questel
    Mae Questel

    American actress and vocal artist (d. 1998).

  • Les Brown
    Les Brown

    American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader (d. 2001).

  • Dorothy Granger
    Dorothy Granger

    Actress in the usa, hog wild, dentist, dies around 80.

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


Holidays on January 04, 1961:

  • Spaghetti Day
  • Ogoni Day
  • The eleventh night and tenth day of Christmas in Western Christianity
  • Feast day of St Elizabeth Ann Seton
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January 04, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 04, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 2nd and January 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 04, 1961 was Are You Lonesome To-Night? by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 04, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Are You Lonesome To-Night?
  2. - Wonderland By Night
  3. - Last Date
  4. - Exodus
  5. - A Thousand Stars

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 04, 1961 was Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 04, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Poetry In Motion
  2. - I Love You
  3. - Save The Last Dance For Me
  4. - Portrait Of My Love
  5. - Are You Lonesome Tonight?

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

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

La notte

La notte

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Michelangelo Antonioni

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

Country: United States of America

Midnight Lace

Midnight Lace

Release year: 1960

Directed by: David Miller

Starring: Doris Day, Rex Harrison, John Gavin, Myrna Loy

Country: United States of America

Shoot the Piano Player

Shoot the Piano Player

Release year: 1960

Directed by: François Truffaut

Starring: Charles Aznavour, Marie Dubois, Nicole Berger, Michèle Mercier

Country: United States of America

Ten Who Dared

Ten Who Dared

Release year: 1960

Directed by: William Beaudine

Starring: Brian Keith, John Beal, James Drury, R.G. Armstrong

The Millionairess

The Millionairess

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Anthony Asquith

Starring: Sophia Loren, Peter Sellers, Alastair Sim, Vittorio De Sica

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Klondike

Klondike

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Simon Cellan Jones

Paul of Tarsus

Paul of Tarsus

Release year: 1960

No Man's Island

No Man's Island

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Ferenc Török

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

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

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

Sermons And Soda Water by John O'Hara

Sermons And Soda Water

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John O'Hara, Three Volumes in One, Random Hse. Book club ed., in DJ

Mistress Of Mellyn by Victoria Holt

Mistress Of Mellyn

By:

Mount Mellyn was as proud and majestic as she imagined...But what about its master, Connan TreMellyn. Martha Leigh's new employer was as charming as his name implied?

The Nylon Pirates by Nicholas Monsarrat

The Nylon Pirates

By:

Alcestis is a British luxury cruise ship that is moored in New York. She will be embarking on a trip to South America, the Caribbean and Africa with her only passengers, businessmen facing mid-life crisis.

Vanity Fair by Cleveland Amory and Frederic Bradlee

Vanity Fair

By:

Index 325-327 Illustrated with black-and-white photographs

Pomp And Circumstance by Noel Coward

Pomp And Circumstance

By:

The first novel by the author, a hilarious comedy with absurd dialogue and bizarre situations. This is a wonderfully funny story about the manners and customs of a tropical island.

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Who was the US President on January 04, 1961?

On January 04, 1961 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 04, 1961?

On January 04, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 4th?

January 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of January. 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 January 4th, such as:

  • 2019 - The united states central command announced that jamal ahmad mohammad al badawi was killed in an airstrike by the united states in ma'rib governorate. he is suspected to be responsible for the 2000 uss cole explosion that resulted in 17 american sailors being killed.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: at least 20 people are killed and 27 more injured in a suicide bomber attack that occurred near security officers investigating illegal drug and alcohol deals in kabul, afghanistan. the attack is claimed by the islamic state.
  • 2017 - 2017 brooklyn train crash: a commuter train on the long island rail road collided with a train in brooklyn during rush hour, new york. it left 103 people injured.

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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 January 1961?

January 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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Wednesday January 4, 1961