Sunday February 05, 1961: on this day

February 05, 1961 was the 36th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is February 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 February 05, 1961, who was born and died on February 05, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 05, 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 5th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 05, 1961?


February 05, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 36th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 05, 1961 can also be written as 2/5/1961 in the US and as 5/2/1961 in UK and Europe.

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February 05, 1961: What happened on that day?


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February 05, 1961: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 5th 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 05, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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The moon phase on February 05, 1961 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 05, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 09:09 pm and setting at 10:00 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 05, 1961?


Famous people born on February 05, 1961:

  • Tim Meadows
    Tim Meadows

    Tim meadows is a tv actor best known for his work on saturday night live and his role as principal duvall in the film mean girls.

  • Bruce Timm

    Animator and producer known for his work on 'Batman: The Animated Series'.

  • Savvas Kofidis

    Manager and footballer from greece.

  • Hakan Peker

    Turkish singer-songwriter/dancer.

  • Stefano Lepri
  • Andrea Segrè
  • Erminio Sinni
  • Flordelis
  • Souad Sbai
  • Clyde Duncan
  • Paolo Fox
  • Albert Anderson
  • Dietmar Bär
  • Andrea Haaser
  • Luca Silvestrin
  • Ana Celia Urquidi

Whose famous birthday is on February 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 5th:

  • Abhishek Bachchan
    Abhishek Bachchan

    Abhishek bachchan is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films and for being the son of legendary actor amitabh bachchan.

  • Charlotte Rampling
    Charlotte Rampling

    British actress.

  • William Burroughs
    William Burroughs

    American bisexual writer and heroin addict.

  • Laura Linney
    Laura Linney

    Laura linney is an american actress known for her versatile performances in film, television, and theater.

  • Jennifer Jason Leigh
    Jennifer Jason Leigh

    Jennifer jason leigh is an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'single white female' and 'the hateful eight'.

  • Barbara Hershey
    Barbara Hershey

    American actress who wore a hippie look during the 1960s.

  • Michael Sheen
    Michael Sheen

    Michael sheen is a welsh actor known for his roles in films such as frost/nixon, the queen, and the twilight saga.

  • Benoît Jacquot
    Benoît Jacquot

    French screenwriter and film director.

  • Jussi Björling
    Jussi Björling

    Swedish tenor (d. 1960).

  • Michael Mann
    Michael Mann

    American filmmaker.

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


You are 63 years 1 month old,

or 757 months and 14 days old,

or 3293 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23053 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 05, 1961?

There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 5th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on February 05, 1961:

  • Anthony G de Rothschild

    British philanthropist dies at the age of 73.

  • Helmuth Theodor Bossert

What famous deaths happened on February 5th?

Famous deaths on February 5th:

  • Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer

    Acclaimed actor known for his versatile performances in films like The Sound of Music and Beginners.

  • Kirk Douglas
    Kirk Douglas

    American actor.

  • Doug McClure
    Doug McClure

    American actor.

  • Dean Jagger
    Dean Jagger

    Actor in the united states (mr novak rawhide, oscar), has died at around 87 years old (born 1903).

  • Thelma Ritter
    Thelma Ritter

    American actress and singer (d. 1969).

  • Franklin Cover
    Franklin Cover

    American actor (born 1928).

  • George Arliss
    George Arliss

    British actor on the stage who rose to fame at the age of 53.

  • Dolores Moran
    Dolores Moran

    Actress (yankee doodle dandy), passes away at 56.

  • Gwili Andre
    Gwili Andre

    Actress (no other woman roar of the dragon).

  • Aloise Corbaz

    Swiss outsider artist known for her intricate drawings and paintings created while institutionalized.

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


Holidays on February 05, 1961:

  • Kashmir Day observes as public holiday in Pakistan.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Agatha of Sicily, patron saint of firework makers and glass blowers.

Saints celebrated on February 05, 1961:

  • Saint Bertolf
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February 05, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 05, 1961 was Will You Love Me Tomorrow? by The Shirelles, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

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

The music chart in the USA on February 05, 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 05, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 05, 1961 was Are You Lonesome Tonight? by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

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

The music chart in the UK on February 05, 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 05, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 05, 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 05, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 05, 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 05, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 05, 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 05, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

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

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

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 …

Advise And Consent by Allen Drury

Advise And Consent

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Advice and Consent

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.

The American Heritage Picture History Of The Civil War by Bruce Catton

The American Heritage Picture History Of The Civil War

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2 volumes in original slipcase, 1960 red boards with gold letters

The Doomed Oasis by Hammond Innes

The Doomed Oasis

By:

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 05, 1961?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on February 05, 1961?

On February 05, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about February 5th?

February 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: ben wallace, the united kingdom minister of security, stated that he believes john cantlie, a british photojournalist, is still alive and being held hostage in syria by islamic state militants.
  • 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: 2018 ariel stabbing: a palestinian rabbi is killed by an israeli arab outside of the israeli-occupied west bank settlement at ariel.
  • 2017 - In afghanistan and northern pakistan, heavy snowfall and avalanches have killed dozens of people. kabul international airport has been closed due to snow and/or ice. (bbc),

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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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