What happened on Tuesday November 07, 1961?

Here's what happened on November 07, 1961:

• PGA Ends Racial Membership Restrictions The Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA) made a landmark decision to amend its constitution, eliminating the discriminatory 'Caucasian clause' that had restricted membership since 1934. This significant step opened membership to non-white golfers from all regions, symbolizing a progressive move towards racial inclusivity in professional sports.
• Adenauer Narrowly Secures Fourth Term as West German Chancellor In a closely contested parliamentary vote, Konrad Adenauer was re-elected as Chancellor of West Germany for a fourth consecutive four-year term. The Bundestag vote was razor-thin, with 258 members supporting him, 206 opposing, 26 abstaining, and 9 absent. This narrow margin highlighted the growing political challenges to Adenauer's leadership.
• Captain White Breaks Speed of Sound Barrier in X-15 U.S. Air Force Captain Robert M. White achieved a groundbreaking aviation milestone by becoming the first person to reach Mach 6 in an X-15 rocket plane. Flying at an extraordinary speed of 4,093 miles per hour (6,587 km/h), White set a new world speed record, pushing the boundaries of human aerospace capabilities.
• Political Upheaval in Ecuador: Velasco Ibarra Resigns In a dramatic political transition, José María Velasco Ibarra was forced to resign as President of Ecuador under military pressure. The Ecuadorian Army swiftly administered the oath of office to Supreme Court President Camilo Gallegos Toledo. Shortly after, the Ecuadorian Congress voted to elevate Vice-president Carlos Arosemena to the presidency, despite his recent imprisonment by the military.

Events in 1961

November 07, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 07, 1961

Newspapers from Nov. 07, 1961

November 07, 1961 was a Tuesday and it was the 311th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 07, 1961 can also be written as 11/7/1961 in the US and as 7/11/1961 in UK and Europe.

November 07, 1961 in November 1961 calendar

Famous people born on November 07, 1961:

• Eric Donfu

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on November 7th

Famous people died on November 07, 1961:

• Kathleen Kirkham
• Mary Richardson
• Pierre-Maurice-Marie Rivière

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on November 7th

November 07, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 07, 1961 was Big Bad John by Jimmy Dean, according to the music chart for the week November 6th and November 12th.

1. Jimmy Dean - Big Bad John
2. Dion - Runaround Sue
3. The Dovells - Bristol Stomp
4. Ray Charles - Hit The Road Jack
5. Brenda Lee - Fool #1

November 07, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 07, 1961 was His Latest Flame / Little Sisters by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week November 6th and November 12th.

1. Elvis Presley - His Latest Flame / Little Sisters
2. Helen Shapiro - Walking Back To Happiness
3. Cliff Richard - When The Girl In Your Arms Is The Girl In Your Heart
4. John Leyton - Wild Wind

November 07, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 07, 1961 was Ya Ya by Lee Dorsey, according to the music chart for the week November 6th and November 12th.

1. Lee Dorsey - Ya Ya
2. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Hit The Road Jack
3. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
4. Ike & Tina Turner - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
5. Tommy Hunt - Human

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 7th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 07, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 07, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 07, 1961 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 07, 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 November 07, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:28 am and setting at 05:21 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 23, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Nov 22, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on November 07, 1961

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Someone born on November 07, 1961 is:

63 years 6 months old,

or 762 months and 7 days old,

or 3314 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23199 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 07, 1961?

There are 177 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday November 7th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 07, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on November 07, 1961.

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