What happened on Monday October 09, 1961?

Here's what happened on October 09, 1961:

• Defense Intelligence Agency Formed The United States established the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), its first centralized military intelligence organization. Simultaneously, an Atlas booster for the Mercury-Atlas 5 mission underwent factory roll-out inspection and delivery.
• Tanganyika Gains Independence Tanganyika, located in East Africa, achieved independence from British colonial rule, becoming a sovereign state within the British Commonwealth. This marked a significant milestone in the decolonization process of Africa during the early 1960s.
• Communist Party Registration Mandate In a controversial move during the Cold War era, the United States government mandated that members of the Communist Party must register and report themselves to local police authorities, reflecting the intense anti-communist sentiment of the time.
• Whitey Ford Breaks Pitching Record New York Yankees pitcher Whitey Ford set a remarkable baseball record by surpassing Babe Ruth's consecutive scoreless innings streak of 29 2/3 innings, showcasing his exceptional pitching skills during the World Series.
• US Treasury Gold Operations Office Established The United States Treasury Department created the Office of Domestic Gold and Silver Operations to regulate and license gold coin imports, aiming to prevent counterfeiting and maintain monetary integrity.
• Volcanic Eruption on Tristan de Cunha A significant volcanic eruption occurred on the remote island of Tristan de Cunha in the South Atlantic, potentially disrupting the lives of the island's small population and local ecosystem.

Events in 1961

October 09, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 09, 1961

Newspapers from Oct. 09, 1961

October 09, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 282nd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 09, 1961 can also be written as 10/9/1961 in the US and as 9/10/1961 in UK and Europe.

October 09, 1961 in October 1961 calendar

Famous people born on October 09, 1961:

• Marina Carrère d'Encausse

  French television presenter specializing in medical programs, known for her expertise in medical journalism and broadcasting.

• Julian Bailey

  English race car driver and sportscaster who competed in various motorsport competitions.

• Liz Sagal

  Actress known for roles in television shows like 'Double Trouble' and the movie 'Grease 2'.

• Sanseverino (French singer)

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on October 9th

Famous people died on October 09, 1961:

• Angelo Franco

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on October 9th

October 09, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 09, 1961 was Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

1. Ray Charles - Hit The Road Jack
2. Roy Orbison - Crying
3. Bobby Vee - Take Good Care Of My Baby
4. Dion - Runaround Sue
5. The Dovells - Bristol Stomp

October 09, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 09, 1961 was Walking Back To Happiness by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

1. Helen Shapiro - Walking Back To Happiness
2. The Highwaymen - Michael
3. The Shadows - Kon-Tiki
4. Billy Fury - Jealousy
5. John Leyton - Wild Wind

October 09, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 09, 1961 was Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles and his Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

1. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Hit The Road Jack
2. Lee Dorsey - Ya Ya
3. Ike & Tina Turner - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
4. Bobby Bland - Don't Cry No More
5. Jimmy Reed - Bright Lights Big City

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 9th is Libra.

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

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October 09, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 09, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 09, 1961 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 09, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 06:39 am and setting at 07:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on October 09, 1961

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Someone born on October 09, 1961 is:

63 years 6 months old,

or 762 months and 14 days old,

or 3315 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23207 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 09, 1961?

There are 169 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 09, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 09, 1961.

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