What happened on Thursday September 07, 1961?

Here's what happened on September 07, 1961:

• Jack Paar's Controversial Berlin Wall Television Broadcast American comedian Jack Paar, host of *The Tonight Show* on NBC television, created a significant media and diplomatic stir by taping a segment of his show directly in front of the Berlin Wall. He dramatically brought seven U.S. Army officers, 50 soldiers, jeeps, and military equipment to the location. The provocative broadcast sparked outrage among Congressional members and prompted a formal investigation by the U.S. Department of Defense, highlighting the tensions of the Cold War era.
• Devastating Earthquake in Morocco A catastrophic earthquake struck near the town of Oukaïmedene in western Morocco, causing massive destruction and significant loss of life. The seismic event resulted in over 2,900 fatalities and left approximately 5,500 people injured, marking one of the most tragic natural disasters in Morocco's modern history.
• Tom and Jerry Return to Television Legendary animated cat and mouse duo Tom and Jerry made a triumphant return to television with their first episode since 1957, titled 'Switchin' Kitten'. Under the new creative direction of Gene Deitch, the series would produce 12 additional episodes by 1962, marking a significant moment in animation history.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Sep. 07, 1961

Newspapers from Sep. 07, 1961

September 07, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 250th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 07, 1961 can also be written as 9/7/1961 in the US and as 7/9/1961 in UK and Europe.

September 07, 1961 in September 1961 calendar

Famous people born on September 07, 1961:

• Jean-Yves Thibaudet

  Renowned French classical pianist celebrated for his exceptional performances with world-class symphonic orchestras, including the Royal...

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on September 7th

Famous people died on September 07, 1961:

• Pieter Sjoerds Gerbrandy

  Dutch lawyer, jurist, and politician, 34th prime minister of the netherlands (b. 1885).

• Emanuele Grazzi

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on September 7th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 07, 1961 was Michael by The Highwaymen, according to the music chart for the week September 4th and September 10th.

1. The Highwaymen - Michael
2. Joe Dowell - Wooden Heart
3. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
4. Ral Donner - You Don't Know What You've Got (Until You Lose It)
5. Gary (U.S.) Bonds - School Is Out

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 07, 1961 was Johnny Remember Me by John Leyton, according to the music chart for the week September 4th and September 10th.

1. John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me
2. Shirley Bassey - Reach For The Stars / Climb Ev'ry Mountain
3. Helen Shapiro - You Don't Know
4. Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
5. Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 07, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week September 4th and September 10th.

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Mar-Keys - Last Night
3. The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra - My True Story
4. Bobby Bland - Don't Cry No More
5. Freddy King - San-Ho-Zay

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 7th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 07, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:01 am and setting at 06:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Sep 24, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on September 07, 1961

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Someone born on September 07, 1961 is:

63 years 7 months old,

or 763 months and 16 days old,

or 3319 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23239 days old,

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

There are 137 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 7th 2025.

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

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

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