What happened on Wednesday February 08, 1961?

Here's what happened on February 08, 1961:

• Soviet Sputnik 7 Space Mission The Soviet Union launched Sputnik 7, an early space mission initially reported as successful but later understood to be a probable Venus probe failure. This launch was part of the Soviet Union's ambitious space exploration program during the Cold War era, demonstrating their ongoing efforts to advance space technology and compete with the United States in the Space Race.
• Kennedy's Press Conference Mishap with Canadian Prime Minister During a press conference announcing Prime Minister John Diefenbaker's upcoming visit to the United States on February 20, President John F. Kennedy repeatedly mispronounced Diefenbaker's name, creating an awkward diplomatic moment. This minor linguistic gaffe highlighted the occasional personal challenges in international diplomacy during the early 1960s.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Feb. 08, 1961

Newspapers from Feb. 08, 1961

February 08, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 39th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 1961 can also be written as 2/8/1961 in the US and as 8/2/1961 in UK and Europe.

February 08, 1961 in February 1961 calendar

Famous people born on February 08, 1961:

• Vince Neil

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Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on February 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 1961 was Will You Love Me Tomorrow? by The Shirelles, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

1. The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
2. Lawrence Welk - Calcutta
3. Ferrante and Teicher - Exodus
4. The Miracles - Shop Around
5. Neil Sedaka - Calendar Girl

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 08, 1961 was Are You Lonesome Tonight? by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

1. Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome Tonight?
2. Petula Clark - Sailor
3. Johnny Burnette - You're Sixteen
4. Duane Eddy - Pepe
5. The Everly Brothers - Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 08, 1961 was Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson), according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

1. The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson) - Shop Around
2. The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
3. Maxine Brown - All In My Mind
4. Etta James - At Last
5. Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - The Hoochi Coochi Coo

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 08, 1961 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 08, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 12:12 am and setting at 11:50 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 31, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Mar 02, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on February 08, 1961

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Someone born on February 08, 1961 is:

64 years 2 months old,

or 770 months and 27 days old,

or 3351 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23462 days old,

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

There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 8th 2026.

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

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

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