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see horoscope and birth chart for January 06, 1961What happened on Friday, January 6, 1961?
About January 6th, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 6, 1961, federal judge William Bootle ruled that Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter were qualified for immediate admission to the University of Georgia, marking a significant step in the desegregation of higher education in the South.
- Day of the week: January 6th, 1961 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Are You Lonesome To-Night? by Elvis Presley
- #1 UK song: Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson
- Popular movie: West Side Story directed by Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
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- January 06, 1961: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was January 06, 1961?
- Who was born on January 06, 1961?
- January 06, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- January 06, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- January 06, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 06, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on January 06, 1961?
- Back in 1961
January 06, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 06, 1961:
- University of Georgia desegregation milestone On January 6, 1961, federal judge William Bootle ruled that Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter were qualified for immediate admission to the University of Georgia, marking a significant step in the desegregation of higher education in the South. source: news.uga.edu
- Howie Long born in South Carolina Former NFL player and Hall of Famer Howie Long was born on January 6, 1961, in Charlestown, South Carolina. He became a prominent figure in American football and later transitioned to a successful career in broadcasting. source: pro-football-reference.com
January 06, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from January 1961
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What day of the week was January 06, 1961?
January 06, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 6th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 06, 1961 can also be written as 1/6/1961 in the US and as 6/1/1961 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on January 06, 1961?
Famous people born on January 06, 1961:
![Georges Jobé]()
Georges JobéRenowned Belgian motocross champion who was a significant figure in the sport during the 1980s and early 1990s.
![Antonya Nelson]()
Antonya NelsonAcclaimed American author known for her short stories and novels.
![Nigel Melville]()
Nigel MelvilleProminent English rugby player who made significant contributions to the sport during his active years.
![Peter Whittle]()
Peter WhittleBritish intellectual who has worked as a politician, author, journalist, and broadcaster.
![Michel Dernies]()
Michel Dernies
January 06, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
January 06, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 06, 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 06, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 06, 1961 was Are You Lonesome To-Night? by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.
- Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome To-Night?
- Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra - Wonderland By Night
- Floyd Cramer - Last Date
- Ferrante and Teicher - Exodus
- Kathy Young - A Thousand Stars
January 06, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 06, 1961 was Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.
- Johnny Tillotson - Poetry In Motion
- Cliff Richard - I Love You
- The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
- Matt Monro - Portrait Of My Love
- Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome Tonight?
January 06, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 6th is Capricorn.
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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 06, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 06, 1961 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJanuary 06, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 06, 1961 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 06, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 09:19 pm and setting at 10:26 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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Your place in the Universe on January 06, 1961
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Someone born on January 06, 1961 is:
65 years 7 months old,
or 787 months
or 3421 weeks and 6 days old,
or 23953 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 06, 1961?
There are 153 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 6th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 06, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 06, 1961.
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For someone born on January 6, 1961, a 1961 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to January 6, 1961 includes University of Georgia desegregation milestone, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around January 6, 1961 included “Are You Lonesome To-Night?” by Elvis Presley, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of January 6, 1961 included West Side Story, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
January 6, 1961 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Georges Jobé, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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