What happened on Tuesday December 05, 1961?

Here's what happened on December 05, 1961:

• Tanganyika Gains Independence Tanganyika officially declares independence from British colonial rule and establishes itself as a sovereign republic, with Julius Nyerere becoming the nation's first democratically elected President. This marked a significant milestone in the African decolonization movement of the early 1960s.
• Kennedy Supports Volta Dam Project U.S. President John F. Kennedy demonstrates American support for African infrastructure development by endorsing the Volta Dam project in Ghana. This hydroelectric project was crucial for Ghana's economic modernization and represented an important moment of international cooperation during the Cold War era.
• Menzies Wins Sixth Term in Australia Robert Menzies is re-elected as Prime Minister of Australia, extending his record-breaking tenure as the longest-serving Prime Minister in Australian history. This election further solidified the Liberal Party's dominance in Australian politics during the early 1960s.

Events in 1961

December 05, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 05, 1961

Newspapers from Dec. 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

Famous people born on December 05, 1961:

• Maria De Filippi

  Highly influential Italian television host and producer, known for creating and hosting popular TV shows like 'Uomini e Donne' and 'Amici'.

• Annie Pujol
• Massimo Caputi
• Laura Kasischke
• Gianfranco Gallo

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on December 5th

Famous people died on December 05, 1961:

• Emil Fuchs

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

• Michele Gervasio
• Aage Walther

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on December 5th

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.

1. Jimmy Dean - Big Bad John
2. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
3. James Darren - Goodbye Cruel World
4. Dion - Runaround Sue
5. Brenda Lee - 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.

1. Frankie Vaughan - Tower Of Strength
2. Danny Williams - Moon River
3. Elvis Presley - His Latest Flame / Little Sisters
4. Bobby Vee - Take Good Care Of My Baby
5. Jimmy Dean - 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 music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

1. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
2. Jimmy McCracklin - Just Got To Know
3. The Impressions - Gypsy Woman
4. Sims Twins - Soothe Me
5. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Hit The Road Jack

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

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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?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 05, 1961 was Waning crescent.

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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Your place in the Universe on December 05, 1961

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Someone born on December 05, 1961 is:

63 years 5 months old,

or 761 months and 9 days old,

or 3310 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23171 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 05, 1961?

There are 206 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 5th 2025.

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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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