Monday February 06, 1961: on this day

February 06, 1961 was the 37th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is February 06, 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 06, 1961, who was born and died on February 06, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 06, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Will You Love Me Tomorrow? by The Shirelles), movies (e.g. Gold of the Seven Saints, directed by Gordon Douglas), TV series (e.g. Happily Ever After) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 6th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 06, 1961?


February 06, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 37th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 06, 1961 can also be written as 2/6/1961 in the US and as 6/2/1961 in UK and Europe.

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February 06, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 06, 1961:

  • Jail, no bail jail-in movement starts in rock hill, south carolina
  • Koap tv channel 10 in portland, or (pbs) begins broadcasting

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February 06, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 6th 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 06, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 06, 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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Discover the planets positions on February 6th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 06, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 06, 1961 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 06, 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 06, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 10:08 pm and setting at 10:33 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 06, 1961?


Famous people born on February 06, 1961:

  • Flornce Aubenas

    Renowned French investigative journalist and author.

  • Bill Lester

    American race car driver.

  • Michael Bolt

    Australian rugby league player.

  • Cam Cameron

    American football coach and player.

  • Yury Onufriyenko

    Ukrainian-russian colonel, pilot, and astronaut.

  • Yuri Ivanovich Onufriyenko

    Russian major / cosmonaut (mir, soyuz tm-23).

  • Yuko Kobayashi

    Japanese voice actress.

  • André Bakker
  • Bernd Dittert
  • Malu Dreyer
  • Steven Eckholdt
  • Petra Priemer
  • Titus Seo Sang-Bum
  • Iouri Onoufrienko (Юрий Иванович Онуфриенко)

Whose famous birthday is on February 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 6th:

  • Ronald Reagan
    Ronald Reagan

    American politician.

  • Zsa Zsa Gabor
    Zsa Zsa Gabor

    Zsa zsa gabor was a hungarian-born actress known for her glamorous lifestyle and numerous marriages.

  • Mamie Van Doren
    Mamie Van Doren

    Mamie van doren is an american actress, singer, and sex symbol known for her roles in 1950s and 1960s films.

  • Crystal Reed
    Crystal Reed

    Crystal Reed is an actress known for her roles in TV series like 'Teen Wolf' and 'Gotham.

  • Natalie Cole
    Natalie Cole

    American singer, noted family, and the daughter of nat "king", cole, a popular music entertainer from the '50s.

  • Tom Brokaw
    Tom Brokaw

    American broadcast journalist and writer.

  • Rip Torn
    Rip Torn

    American actor, director of stage and screen, emmy-winning, oscar-nominated leading actor and character player in more than 50 tv and movie...

  • Mike Farrell
    Mike Farrell

    American screenwriter, actor, director, and producer.

  • David Hayter
    David Hayter

    American voice actor.

  • Josh Stewart
    Josh Stewart

    American actor.

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February 06, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 63 years 1 month old,

or 757 months and 23 days old,

or 3294 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23062 days old,

if you were born on February 06, 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 06, 1961?

There are 314 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 6th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 06, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 06, 1961.

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February 06, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 06, 1961:

  • Beulah Archer

    Noted American painter known for her landscapes and portraits.

  • Archibald T Davison

    Composer dies at 77.

  • Lodovico Barassi
  • II marchese di Zetland Lawrence Dundas
  • Giovanni Milani

What famous deaths happened on February 6th?

Famous deaths on February 6th:

  • Joseph Cotten
    Joseph Cotten

    American actor on the radio, film and stage.

  • Guy Madison
    Guy Madison

    American actor who played the role of wild bill hickock on tv and radio.

  • Danny Thomas
    Danny Thomas

    American actor, producer, and humanitarian (b. 1914).

  • James Whitmore
    James Whitmore

    American actor who plays on film and stage.

  • Philip Carey
    Philip Carey

    American actor on stage, film, and television.

  • Alec McCowen
    Alec McCowen

    Tunbridge wells (england) -- actor (never say never again).

  • Irwin Corey
    Irwin Corey

    American comedian and actor (b. 1914).

  • Dandy Nichols
    Dandy Nichols

    Actress (confessions of a window cleaner), dead at 78.

  • Lata Mangeshkar

    Lata mangeshkar is an indian playback singer known for her melodious voice and extensive contribution to indian music.

  • Arthur Ashe

    American tennis player and civil rights activist, the first black man to win the Wimbledon singles title.

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February 06, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 06, 1961:

  • Bob Marley Day in Rastafarianism (Jamaica and Ethiopia)
  • Waitangi Day (National Holiday) in New Zealand
  • Sami National Day (known as Lapps; in Finland and Scandinavia)

Observances on February 06, 1961:

  • International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation

Saints celebrated on February 06, 1961:

  • Saint Amandus, Apostle of the Franks
  • Saint Vedastus (+540)
  • Saint Dorothea, patron saint of florists
  • Saint Paul Miki
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February 06, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 06, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 6th and February 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 06, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 06, 1961 was Will You Love Me Tomorrow? by The Shirelles, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

February 06, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 06, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 6th and February 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
  2. - Calcutta
  3. - Exodus
  4. - Shop Around
  5. - Calendar Girl

February 06, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 06, 1961 was Are You Lonesome Tonight? by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

February 06, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 06, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 6th and February 12th. 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 06, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 06, 1961 was Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson), according to the R&B music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

February 06, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 06, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 6th and February 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Shop Around
  2. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
  3. - All In My Mind
  4. - At Last
  5. - The Hoochi Coochi Coo

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February 06, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 06, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Gold of the Seven Saints

Gold of the Seven Saints

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

Starring: Clint Walker, Roger Moore, Letícia Román, Robert Middleton

Country: United States of America

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

February 06, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 06, 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:

Happily Ever After

Happily Ever After

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Yvan Attal

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

February 06, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 06, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Chess Players by Frances Parkinson Keyes

The Chess Players

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The Chess Players is an historical novel that is based on Paul Morphy's life. He is widely regarded as the first champion of chess in the world and perhaps the greatest chess player.

Taken At The Flood by John Gunther

Taken At The Flood

By:

Taken at Flood; The Story Of Albert D. Lasker

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich by William L. Shirer

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich

By:

This definitive history of Hitler's rise is back in hardcover, hailed by The New York Times as "one the most important works historical of our time"

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

The American Heritage Picture History Of The Civil War

By:

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

Mistress Of Mellyn by Victoria Holt

Mistress Of Mellyn

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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 February 06, 1961?

On February 06, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 06, 1961?

On February 06, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 06, 1961?

On February 06, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about February 6th?

February 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018 anchorage earthquake: there were two aftershocks that struck anchorage, alaska. the first was a magnitude of 4.1 and the second was a magnitude of 3.7. they occurred 23 minutes later.
  • 2018 - 2018 hualien earthquake. multiple earthquakes including one of magnitude 6.4, struck near hualien city in taiwan. over 250 people are also injured and at least 9 are killed. many structures were damaged in the aftermath.
  • 2017 - Sinai insurgency: at least 14 isil militants were killed in an egyptian army raid on central sinai.

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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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Monday February 6, 1961