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About November 9th, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: On November 9, 1961, USAF Major Robert M. White piloted the X-15 rocket plane to a record altitude of 314,750 feet. This flight contributed significantly to the understanding of high-altitude flight and space travel.
- Day of the week: November 9th, 1961 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Big Bad John by Jimmy Dean
- #1 UK song: His Latest Flame / Little Sisters by Elvis Presley
- Popular movie: West Side Story directed by Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
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- November 09, 1961: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was November 09, 1961?
- Who was born on November 09, 1961?
- November 09, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- November 09, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- November 09, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- November 09, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on November 09, 1961?
- Back in 1961
November 09, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on November 09, 1961:
- USAF Major Robert M White X-15 high altitude flight On November 9, 1961, USAF Major Robert M. White piloted the X-15 rocket plane to a record altitude of 314,750 feet. This flight contributed significantly to the understanding of high-altitude flight and space travel. source: nasa.gov
- Captain White breaks speed of sound barrier in X-15 On November 9, 1961, U.S. Air Force Major Robert M. White piloted the X-15 rocket plane to Mach 6.04, becoming the first pilot to fly faster than Mach 6. This flight marked a significant achievement in hypersonic flight research. source: nasa.gov
- First British Miss World winner On November 9, 1961, the first British contestant, Rosemarie Frankland, won the Miss World title. This event marked a significant moment in the history of the Miss World pageant, showcasing British representation. source: bbc.com
November 09, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was November 09, 1961?
November 09, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 313th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
November 09, 1961 can also be written as 11/9/1961 in the US and as 9/11/1961 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on November 09, 1961?
Famous people born on November 09, 1961:
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November 09, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
November 09, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on November 09, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 6th and November 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
November 09, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on November 09, 1961 was Big Bad John by Jimmy Dean, according to the music chart for the week November 6th and November 12th.
- Jimmy Dean - Big Bad John
- Dion - Runaround Sue
- The Dovells - Bristol Stomp
- Ray Charles - Hit The Road Jack
- Brenda Lee - Fool #1
November 09, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on November 09, 1961 was His Latest Flame / Little Sisters by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week November 6th and November 12th.
- Elvis Presley - His Latest Flame / Little Sisters
- Helen Shapiro - Walking Back To Happiness
- Cliff Richard - When The Girl In Your Arms Is The Girl In Your Heart
- John Leyton - Wild Wind
November 09, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on November 09, 1961 was Ya Ya by Lee Dorsey, according to the music chart for the week November 6th and November 12th.
- Lee Dorsey - Ya Ya
- Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Hit The Road Jack
- The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
- Ike & Tina Turner - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
- Tommy Hunt - Human
November 09, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 9th is Scorpio.
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Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
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 09, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 09, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Ox personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthNovember 09, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on November 09, 1961 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 09, 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 09, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 07:34 am and setting at 06:46 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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Someone born on November 09, 1961 is:
64 years 8 months old,
or 776 months and 27 days old,
or 3377 weeks and 6 days old,
or 23645 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 09, 1961?
There are 96 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday November 9th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 09, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on November 09, 1961.
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The history attached to November 9, 1961 includes USAF Major Robert M White X-15 high altitude flight, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around November 9, 1961 included “Big Bad John” by Jimmy Dean, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of November 9, 1961 included West Side Story, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
November 9, 1961 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Sébastien Bazin, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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