What happened on Friday December 08, 1961?

Here's what happened on December 08, 1961:

• Wilt Chamberlain's High-Scoring NBA Game Basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain scores 78 points, the second-highest total in NBA history at that time.
• NBA Scoring Record Larry Costello sets an NBA record by scoring 32 consecutive points without missing a shot.
• Birth of Ann Coulter Ann Coulter, a prominent American author, political commentator, and attorney, was born on this date.
• South Africa vs New Zealand Cricket Match A notable cricket match in Durban featuring debut performances by Eddie Barlow and Peter Pollock, two significant South African cricket players.

Events in 1961

December 08, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 08, 1961

Newspapers from Dec. 08, 1961

December 08, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1961 can also be written as 12/8/1961 in the US and as 8/12/1961 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 1961 in December 1961 calendar

Famous people born on December 08, 1961:

• Ann Coulter

  Prominent conservative political commentator, author, and syndicated columnist known for her provocative and polarizing political writings...

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on December 8th

December 08, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1961 was Big Bad John by Jimmy Dean, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

1. Jimmy Dean - Big Bad John
2. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
3. James Darren - Goodbye Cruel World
4. Dion - Runaround Sue
5. Brenda Lee - Fool #1

December 08, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 1961 was Tower Of Strength by Frankie Vaughan, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

1. Frankie Vaughan - Tower Of Strength
2. Danny Williams - Moon River
3. Elvis Presley - His Latest Flame / Little Sisters
4. Bobby Vee - Take Good Care Of My Baby
5. Jimmy Dean - Big Bad John

December 08, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

1. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
2. Jimmy McCracklin - Just Got To Know
3. The Impressions - Gypsy Woman
4. Sims Twins - Soothe Me
5. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Hit The Road Jack

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

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

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December 08, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 08, 1961 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 December 08, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 07:27 am and setting at 06:26 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on December 08, 1961

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Someone born on December 08, 1961 is:

63 years 4 months old,

or 760 months and 15 days old,

or 3306 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23147 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 08, 1961?

There are 229 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 08, 1961.

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