What happened on Sunday September 10, 1961?

Here's what happened on September 10, 1961:

• Deadly Formula One Crash at Monza During the Formula One Italian Grand Prix at Monza, a catastrophic accident occurred on the second lap, resulting in the tragic death of German driver Wolfgang von Trips and 14 spectators who were struck by his Ferrari. This incident is considered the deadliest accident in Formula One racing history, marking a somber moment in motorsport.
• Mickey Mantle's 400th Home Run Baseball legend Mickey Mantle achieved a significant milestone by hitting his 400th home run, joining an elite group of baseball's most powerful hitters and further cementing his legacy in the sport.
• 75th US Women's Tennis Championship Darlene R Hard defeated Ann Haydon Jones in the 75th US Women's Tennis Championship, held at Forest Hills, New York, showcasing her exceptional tennis skills and competitive spirit.
• 81st US Men's Tennis Championship Roy Emerson emerged victorious over Rodney G Laver in the 81st US Men's Tennis Championship, held at Forest Hills, New York, in a thrilling display of tennis prowess.

Events in 1961

September 10, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 10, 1961

Newspapers from Sep. 10, 1961

September 10, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 253rd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

September 10, 1961 in September 1961 calendar

Famous people born on September 10, 1961:

• Sedale Threatt

  Sedale Threatt was an accomplished NBA guard who played for multiple teams during the 1980s and 1990s, most notably with the Los Angeles...

• Alberto Núñez Feijóo

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on September 10th

Famous people died on September 10, 1961:

• Leo Carrillo

  American cartoonist and actor (d. 1961).

• Wolfgang von Trips

  German Formula One racing driver who competed in the late 1950s and early 1960s, tragically killed during the 1961 Italian Grand Prix.

• Lussorio Cau
• Luigi Coletti
• Frederick Pethick-Lawrence
• Jerzy Józef Henryk Potocki
• Ernest Payne

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on September 10th

September 10, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 10, 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 10, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 10, 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 10, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 10, 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 10th 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 10, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 10, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 10, 1961 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 10, 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 10, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 06:50 am and setting at 08:12 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 10, 1961

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Someone born on September 10, 1961 is:

63 years 7 months old,

or 763 months and 13 days old,

or 3319 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23236 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 10, 1961?

There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 10th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 10, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on September 10, 1961.

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