Thursday January 05, 1961: on this day

January 05, 1961 was the 5th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 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 January 05, 1961, who was born and died on January 05, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 05, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Are You Lonesome To-Night? by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. Klondike) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was January 05, 1961?


January 05, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 5th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 05, 1961 can also be written as 1/5/1961 in the US and as 5/1/1961 in UK and Europe.

January 05, 1961 in January 1961 calendar

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January 05, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 05, 1961:

  • Us breaks diplomatic relations with cuba.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 5th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

Discover the Ox personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Birth chart on this day

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

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


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The moon phase on January 05, 1961 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 05, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 08:22 pm and setting at 09:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 01, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jan 31, 1961.

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Who was born on January 05, 1961?


Famous people born on January 05, 1961:

  • Frédéric Taddeï

    French journalist, radio and television host.

  • Clancy Brown

    Noted neuroscientist specializing in brain development.

  • Iris DeMent

    American guitarist and singer-songwriter.

  • Curt Bader in Bloomfield

    Iowa, usa; sprint-kayak (olympics 1996).

  • Romano Carancini
  • Roberto Rizzato
  • Akihiko Saitō
  • Dean Neal
  • Gilles Mas
  • Isabel Gemio
  • Basil McRae

Whose famous birthday is on January 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 5th:

  • Deepika Padukone
    Deepika Padukone

    Deepika padukone is an indian actress and model known for her work in bollywood films and for being one of the highest-paid actresses in...

  • Hayao Miyazaki
    Hayao Miyazaki

    Hayao miyazaki is a renowned japanese filmmaker known for his work in animation, particularly for founding studio ghibli and creating...

  • Marilyn Manson
    Marilyn Manson

    American shock-rocker who rose to the top of charts using a platform that included drag, nudity and arson.

  • Bradley Cooper
    Bradley Cooper

    American producer and actor.

  • Kristin Cavallari
    Kristin Cavallari

    Kristin cavallari is a reality tv star known for her appearances on shows like laguna beach and the hills.

  • Diane Keaton
    Diane Keaton

    American actress, whose first professional stage appearance was in 1968's "hair.

  • Umberto Eco
    Umberto Eco

    Italian writer, teacher, essayist, and researcher.

  • Suki Waterhouse
    Suki Waterhouse

    Suki waterhouse is a british model known for her work with major fashion brands and her appearances in magazines and on runways.

  • January Jones
    January Jones

    January jones is an american actress best known for her role as betty draper in the tv series mad men.

  • Robert Duvall
    Robert Duvall

    American oscar-winning actor and director, writer, producer, often called one of the greatest actors.

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


You are 63 years 2 months old,

or 758 months and 24 days old,

or 3299 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23094 days old,

if you were born on January 05, 1961.

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

There are 282 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 5th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 05, 1961:

  • Gaetano Azzariti
  • Georg Schneider
  • Jack Butler
  • Conrado Benítez García (18)

What famous deaths happened on January 5th?

Famous deaths on January 5th:

  • Sonny Bono
    Sonny Bono

    American entertainer, who performed a showbiz act with cher, his partner.

  • Massimo Girotti
    Massimo Girotti

    Italian actor who acted in films for seven decades.

  • Arthur Kennedy
    Arthur Kennedy

    Worcester, massachusetts -- actor (fantastic voyage and peyton place).

  • Don Wilson
    Don Wilson

    Houston astros' pitcher dies from carbon monoxide poisoning at the age of 29.

  • Tina Modotti
    Tina Modotti

    Italian model, actress, photographer and revolutionary political activist (born in 1896).

  • Hans Conried
    Hans Conried

    Baltimore, maryland -- actor (bullwinkle show make room for daddy).

  • Calvin Coolidge
    Calvin Coolidge

    American politician, u.s.

  • Marsella Dumas

    Marsella Dumas was a French novelist best known for her historical novels, including 'The Three Musketeers' and 'The Count of Monte Cristo'.

  • Tip O'Neill

    Tip O'Neill was an American politician and cartoonist who served as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1977 to...

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


Holidays on January 05, 1961:

  • Mungday (Discordianism)
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Neumann.
  • The eleventh day of Christmas in Western Christianity, and the Twelfth Night of Christmas in Western Christianity.
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January 05, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 05, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 2nd and January 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 05, 1961 was Are You Lonesome To-Night? by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 05, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Are You Lonesome To-Night?
  2. - Wonderland By Night
  3. - Last Date
  4. - Exodus
  5. - A Thousand Stars

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 05, 1961 was Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 05, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Poetry In Motion
  2. - I Love You
  3. - Save The Last Dance For Me
  4. - Portrait Of My Love
  5. - Are You Lonesome Tonight?

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

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

La notte

La notte

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Michelangelo Antonioni

Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Marcello Mastroianni, Monica Vitti, Bernhard Wicki

Country: United States of America

Midnight Lace

Midnight Lace

Release year: 1960

Directed by: David Miller

Starring: Doris Day, Rex Harrison, John Gavin, Myrna Loy

Country: United States of America

Shoot the Piano Player

Shoot the Piano Player

Release year: 1960

Directed by: François Truffaut

Starring: Charles Aznavour, Marie Dubois, Nicole Berger, Michèle Mercier

Country: United States of America

Ten Who Dared

Ten Who Dared

Release year: 1960

Directed by: William Beaudine

Starring: Brian Keith, John Beal, James Drury, R.G. Armstrong

The Millionairess

The Millionairess

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Anthony Asquith

Starring: Sophia Loren, Peter Sellers, Alastair Sim, Vittorio De Sica

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Klondike

Klondike

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Simon Cellan Jones

Paul of Tarsus

Paul of Tarsus

Release year: 1960

No Man's Island

No Man's Island

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Ferenc Török

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

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

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

The Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone

The Agony and the Ecstasy

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Irving Stone's classic biographical novel about Michaelangelo - in which both the artist as well as the man are fully brought to life. This novel is a masterpiece in its own right. It portrays Michelangelo’s passionate, dangerous love life and …

Mila 18 by Leon Uris

Mila 18

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It was a period of crisis, tragedy, and transcendent courage and determination. Leon Uris's brilliant novel is set during the ghetto revolt that defied Nazi rule. The Jews of Warsaw bravely faced Wehrmacht tanks with homemade guns and bare fists. …

The Child Buyer by John Hersey

The Child Buyer

By:

This story is about an investigation into Mr. Wissey Jones' activities, a stranger who visits Pequot for urgent defense business.

Sermons And Soda Water by John O'Hara

Sermons And Soda Water

By:

John O'Hara, Three Volumes in One, Random Hse. Book club ed., in DJ

Mistress Of Mellyn by Victoria Holt

Mistress Of Mellyn

By:

Mount Mellyn was as proud and majestic as she imagined...But what about its master, Connan TreMellyn. Martha Leigh's new employer was as charming as his name implied?

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Who was the US President on January 05, 1961?

On January 05, 1961 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 05, 1961?

On January 05, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 5th?

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

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: the syrian network for human rights reported that at least 223 massacres were committed by syrian parties in 2018.
  • 2018 - Northern rakhine state clashes. arsa insurgents using small arms and homemade mines ambush a burmese military convoy at turaing. three members of myanmar’s security forces were reportedly injured.
  • 2017 - Two gunmen are killed in a shootout in izmir over the kurdish-turkish conflict. another escapes. a car bomb explodes during the shootout, killing both a police officer as well as a court employee.

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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 January 1961?

January 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1961 calendar looked like.

Thursday January 5, 1961