Tuesday December 05, 1961: on this day

December 05, 1961 was the 339th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is December 05, 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 December 05, 1961, who was born and died on December 05, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 05, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Big Bad John by Jimmy Dean), movies (e.g. Judgment at Nuremberg, directed by Stanley Kramer), TV series (e.g. Les Coulisses De L'Exploit) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 5th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 05, 1961?


December 05, 1961 was a Tuesday and it was the 339th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 05, 1961 can also be written as 12/5/1961 in the US and as 5/12/1961 in UK and Europe.

December 05, 1961 in December 1961 calendar

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December 05, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 05, 1961:

  • U.s. president john f. kennedy gives support to the volta dam project in ghana.
  • Tanganyika gains independence and declares itself a republic, with julius nyerere as its first president.
  • The australian government of robert menzies is re-elected for a sixth term.

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December 05, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 5th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 05, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 05, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on December 5th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 05, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 05, 1961 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 05, 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 December 05, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:15 am and setting at 03:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 22, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Dec 22, 1961.

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Who was born on December 05, 1961?


Famous people born on December 05, 1961:

  • Maria De Filippi

    Italian television host, who is one the most popular on italian television.

  • Ralf Dujmovits

    German mountaineer.

  • Laura Flanders

    English journalist radio host.

  • Jean-Michel Dumay

    French journalist who worked from 1985 to 20 may 2011 for "le monde".

  • Anne-Marie Pujol

    French television show hostess.

  • Sophia Vossou

    Greek producer and singer.

  • Colin Abrahall
  • Alan Davies
  • Gianfranco Gallo
  • Laura Kasischke
  • Vladimír Vyoral
  • Massimo Caputi
  • Ronaldo Aquino

Whose famous birthday is on December 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 5th:

  • Keri Hilson
    Keri Hilson

    American singer.

  • Paula Patton
    Paula Patton

    American actress known for her roles in films like 'Deja Vu' and 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol.

  • Little Richard
    Little Richard

    American musician and minister, he is also known as the king of rock'n roll.

  • Frankie Muniz
    Frankie Muniz

    Frankie Muniz is an actor known for his role in 'Malcolm in the Middle' and is also an entrepreneur.

  • Amy Acker
    Amy Acker

    American actress.

  • Lauren London
    Lauren London

    Tv actress.

  • Margaret Cho
    Margaret Cho

    She is an american comedian of korean descent.

  • Joan Didion
    Joan Didion

    American journalist, novelist, and screenwriter.

  • Shalom Harlow
    Shalom Harlow

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Nick Stahl
    Nick Stahl

    American producer and actor.

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December 05, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 3 months old,

or 747 months and 24 days old,

or 3251 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22760 days old,

if you were born on December 05, 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 December 05, 1961?

There are 251 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 05, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 05, 1961.

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December 05, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 05, 1961:

  • Emil Fuchs

    German-born american lawyer and owner of a baseball team (born 1878).

  • Grigorij Romanovič Ginzburg
  • Yashwant Rao Holkar II
  • Michele Gervasio
  • Aage Walther

What famous deaths happened on December 5th?

Famous deaths on December 5th:

  • Kirstie Alley
    Kirstie Alley

    Kirstie Alley is an American actress known for her roles in Cheers and Look Who's Talking.

  • Robert Walker
    Robert Walker

    American actor who made his film debut in 1943's "bataan", followed by "since you went away" and "thirty seconds over tokyo" 1944.

  • Nina Foch
    Nina Foch

    American actress, dutch-born in 1954, she was nominated as best supporting actress in the "executive suite" film.

  • Beverly Garland
    Beverly Garland

    American actress and businesswoman (b. 1926).

  • Paul Harvey
    Paul Harvey

    Actor (calamity, heldorado and jamboree), is killed at 73.

  • Jorge Negrete
    Jorge Negrete

    He was also known as "charro cantor", a mexican singer and actor.

  • Nelson Mandela

    South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and politician who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.

  • Tata Madiba

    Nelson Mandela, also known as Tata Madiba, was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and political leader.

  • Tata Nelson

    South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and president.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 5th

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December 05, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 05, 1961:

  • Thailand - The King's Birthday, National Day, Father's Day
  • Day of the Ninja
  • Austria - Krampus
  • Also see December 5 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • R.C. Saints - formerly: Saint Sabas
  • Roman festivals - Faunalia celebrated in honor of Faunus (according to Horace, Odes 3.18)
  • Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK - Saint Nicholas Eve (whom Dutch speakers call Sinterklaas, which became in other languages Santa Claus)

Observances on December 05, 1961:

  • International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
  • World Soil Day
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December 05, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 05, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 4th and December 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 05, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 05, 1961 was Big Bad John by Jimmy Dean, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

December 05, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 05, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 4th and December 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Big Bad John
  2. - Please Mr. Postman
  3. - Goodbye Cruel World
  4. - Runaround Sue
  5. - Fool #1

December 05, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 05, 1961 was Tower Of Strength by Frankie Vaughan, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

December 05, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 05, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 4th and December 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tower Of Strength
  2. - Moon River
  3. - His Latest Flame / Little Sisters
  4. - Take Good Care Of My Baby
  5. - Big Bad John

December 05, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 05, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

December 05, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 05, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 4th and December 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Please Mr. Postman
  2. - Just Got To Know
  3. - Gypsy Woman
  4. - Soothe Me
  5. - Hit The Road Jack

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December 05, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 05, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Judgment at Nuremberg

Judgment at Nuremberg

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Stanley Kramer

Starring: Spencer Tracy, Burt Lancaster, Richard Widmark, Marlene Dietrich

Country: United States of America

One, Two, Three

One, Two, Three

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Billy Wilder

Starring: James Cagney, Horst Buchholz, Pamela Tiffin, Arlene Francis

Country: United States of America

Babes in Toyland

Babes in Toyland

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jack Donohue

Starring: Ray Bolger, Tommy Sands, Annette Funicello, Ed Wynn

Country: United States of America

Paris Belongs to Us

Paris Belongs to Us

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jacques Rivette

Starring: Betty Schneider, Giani Esposito, Françoise Prévost, Daniel Crohem

Bachelor Flat

Bachelor Flat

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Frank Tashlin

Starring: Tuesday Weld, Richard Beymer, Terry-Thomas, Celeste Holm

December 05, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 05, 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:

Les coulisses de l'exploit

Les coulisses de l'exploit

Release year: 1961

Bonsoir

Bonsoir

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jean-Pierre Mocky

La grande farandole

La grande farandole

Release year: 1961

The Dick Van Dyke Show

The Dick Van Dyke Show

Release year: 1961

Written by:

Starring: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews

Country: United States of America

Top Cat

Top Cat

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Alberto Mar

Country: United States of America

December 05, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 05, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Promise At Dawn by Romain Gary

Promise At Dawn

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Gary, Promise at Dawn. This is a romantic, thrilling and timeless French memoir.

Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger

Franny and Zooey

By:

The author wrote: FRANNY appeared in The New Yorker, 1955. ZOOEY followed in 1957. These stories are critical early entries in a narrative series that I am creating about a family who settled in New York in the 20th century, …

The Judas Tree by A.J. Cronin

The Judas Tree

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Beguiled

I Should Have Kissed Her More by Alexander King

I Should Have Kissed Her More

By:

KING OF THE STATETELLERS - The favorite raconteur for millions of TV viewers! Bestseller of MINE ENEMY GETS OLDER, and MAY THIS HOUSE SAFE FROM TIGERS! ALEXANDER KING will tell you

The Age Of Reason Begins by Will and Ariel Durant

The Age Of Reason Begins

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This article examines the religious strife in Europe and the scientific progress made between 1558 and 1650.

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Who was the US President on December 05, 1961?

On December 05, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 05, 1961?

On December 05, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 05, 1961?

On December 05, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about December 5th?

December 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of December. 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 December 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Riksbank, the deputy governor of sweden’s central bank, stated that sweden is likely to become cashless in the next three to five year.
  • 2017 - At the age of 96, michael i, last romanian king, dies. (bbc),
  • 2016 - In clashes at kasai (dr congo), 31 people are reported to have been killed.

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history

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 December 1961?

December 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

Discover how December 1961 calendar looked like.

Tuesday December 5, 1961