What happened on Sunday February 05, 1961?

Here's what happened on February 05, 1961:

• Marilyn Monroe Seeks Medical Help Movie actress Marilyn Monroe voluntarily checks herself into Cornell University Medical Center under the pseudonym 'Faye Miller', indicating her ongoing personal struggles with mental health and public scrutiny.
• Political Changes in Congo On February 9, President Joseph Kasavubu appoints Joseph Ileo as the new Prime Minister of Congo, reflecting the ongoing political transitions and power dynamics in post-colonial Africa during the early 1960s.
• First Issue of The Sunday Telegraph The Sunday Telegraph publishes its inaugural issue, marking a significant moment in British print journalism. The newspaper would go on to become an influential conservative-leaning Sunday broadsheet in the United Kingdom.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Feb. 05, 1961

Newspapers from Feb. 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.

February 05, 1961 in February 1961 calendar

Famous people born on February 05, 1961:

• Tim Meadows

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• Paolo Fox

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on February 5th

Famous people died on February 05, 1961:

• Helmuth Theodor Bossert

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on February 5th

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.

1. The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
2. Lawrence Welk - Calcutta
3. Ferrante and Teicher - Exodus
4. Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra - Wonderland By Night
5. The Miracles - 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.

1. Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome Tonight?
2. Petula Clark - Sailor
3. Johnny Burnette - You're Sixteen
4. Duane Eddy - Pepe
5. The Everly Brothers - 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 music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

1. The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson) - Shop Around
2. The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
3. Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - The Hoochi Coochi Coo
4. Etta James - At Last
5. Maxine Brown - All In My Mind

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 5th is Aquarius.

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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?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 05, 1961 was Waning gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on February 05, 1961

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Someone born on February 05, 1961 is:

64 years 4 months old,

or 772 months and 20 days old,

or 3359 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23516 days old,

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

There are 225 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 5th 2026.

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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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