What happened on Wednesday October 04, 1961?

Here's what happened on October 04, 1961:

• Civil Rights Protest in McComb, Mississippi In a powerful demonstration of the Civil Rights Movement, 113 African-American students from Burgland High School in McComb, Mississippi, were arrested after walking out of school and marching to City Hall to protest the expulsion of two students who had participated in an earlier sit-in.
• Kazuki Takahashi Born Kazuki Takahashi, the influential Japanese manga artist and creator of the globally popular Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise, was born. His work would significantly impact anime, manga, and global pop culture.
• Seán Lemass Continues as Taoiseach Seán Lemass continued serving as the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, a period marked by significant economic and social modernization for the country.
• The Alvin Show Premieres The Alvin Show, the first television series featuring the beloved animated characters Alvin and the Chipmunks, premiered on CBS in the United States, marking a significant moment in children's entertainment.
• Jon Secada Born Jon Secada, a renowned Cuban-born singer and songwriter, was born on this date. He would later become a prominent figure in Latin pop and crossover music, winning multiple Grammy Awards.

Events in 1961

October 04, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 04, 1961

Newspapers from Oct. 04, 1961

October 04, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 277th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 04, 1961 can also be written as 10/4/1961 in the US and as 4/10/1961 in UK and Europe.

October 04, 1961 in October 1961 calendar

Famous people born on October 04, 1961:

• Kazuki Takahashi

  Renowned Japanese manga artist and creator of the globally popular Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise, which revolutionized the trading card game genre.

• Jon Secada

  Grammy Award-winning Cuban-American singer-songwriter known for his Latin pop and adult contemporary music.

• Kerwin Duinmeijer

  Dutch teenager who became a tragic symbol of racial violence in the Netherlands, highlighting societal tensions and discrimination.

• Philippe Russo

  French guitarist and singer-songwriter known for his musical contributions in the French music scene.

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on October 4th

Famous people died on October 04, 1961:

• Benjamin

  Russian metropolitan (b. 1880).

• Max Weber

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on October 4th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 04, 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 04, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 04, 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 4th 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 04, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 04, 1961 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 04, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 01:54 am and setting at 04:45 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 04, 1961

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Someone born on October 04, 1961 is:

63 years 7 months old,

or 763 months and 10 days old,

or 3319 weeks

or 23233 days old,

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

There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 4th 2025.

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

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

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