What happened on Friday January 06, 1961?

Here's what happened on January 06, 1961:

• John F. Kennedy Formally Elected as 35th U.S. President In a joint session of the U.S. Congress, the electoral votes were officially counted, confirming John F. Kennedy's presidential victory. Kennedy received 303 electoral votes, while Richard Nixon received 219 votes, and Harry F. Byrd Jr. received 15 votes, solidifying Kennedy's path to the presidency.
• University of Georgia Desegregation Milestone U.S. District Judge William Bootle issued a landmark order requiring the University of Georgia to admit Charlayne Hunter and Hamilton E. Holmes, marking a significant moment in the Civil Rights Movement by breaking racial barriers in higher education.
• Tragic Thomas Hotel Fire in San Francisco A devastating fire at the Thomas Hotel in San Francisco resulted in the loss of 20 lives, highlighting the critical importance of fire safety and building regulations during this era.
• Howie Long Born Howie Long was born, who would later become a notable NFL tackle, actor, and broadcaster, known for his roles in films like 'Broken Arrow'.

Events in 1961

January 06, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 06, 1961

Newspapers from Jan. 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.

January 06, 1961 in January 1961 calendar

Famous people born on January 06, 1961:

• Georges Jobé

  Renowned Belgian motocross champion who was a significant figure in the sport during the 1980s and early 1990s.

• Antonya Nelson

  Acclaimed American author known for her short stories and novels.

• Nigel Melville

  Prominent English rugby player who made significant contributions to the sport during his active years.

• Peter Whittle

  British intellectual who has worked as a politician, author, journalist, and broadcaster.

• Michel Dernies

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on January 6th

Famous people died on January 06, 1961:

• Sameli Tala
• Regina Ullmann

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on January 6th

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.

1. Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome To-Night?
2. Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra - Wonderland By Night
3. Floyd Cramer - Last Date
4. Ferrante and Teicher - Exodus
5. 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.

1. Johnny Tillotson - Poetry In Motion
2. Cliff Richard - I Love You
3. The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
4. Matt Monro - Portrait Of My Love
5. Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome Tonight?

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 6th is Capricorn.

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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 Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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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:

64 years 3 months old,

or 771 months and 17 days old,

or 3354 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23483 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 06, 1961?

There are 258 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 6th 2026.

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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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