Monday December 11, 1961: on this day
December 11, 1961 was the 345th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Monday.
Is December 11, 1961 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 11, 1961, who was born and died on December 11, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 11, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes), movies (e.g. The Children's Hour, directed by William Wyler), TV series (e.g. Les Coulisses De L'Exploit) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 11th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 11, 1961?
- December 11, 1961: What happened on that day?
- December 11, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 11, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 11, 1961?
- December 11, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 11, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- December 11, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 11, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- December 11, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 11, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 11, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 11, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 11, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on December 11, 1961?
What day of the week was December 11, 1961?
December 11, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 345th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 11, 1961 can also be written as 12/11/1961 in the US and as 11/12/1961 in UK and Europe.
December 11, 1961: What happened on that day?
December 11, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 11th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
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 11, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 11, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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December 11, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 11, 1961 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 11, 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 11, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 10:15 am and setting at 09:46 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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Famous people born on December 11, 1961:
- Kimberly Scott
Tv actress.
- Macky Sall
Senegalese politician and engineer 4th president of senegal.
- Marco Pierre White
English chef and restaurateur.
- Steve Nicol
Manager and player from scotland.
- Dave King
Irish-american guitarist and singer-songwriter.
- Nia Peeples
Musician.
- Marco White
Chef.
- Mike Henneman in Saint Charles
Missouri, usa; pitcher (texas rangers).
- Darryl Jones
- Jorge da Silva
- Urbano Ortega
- Robert «Bob» Sebra
Whose famous birthday is on December 11th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 11th:
- Nikki Sixx
American musician, bass guitarist, songwriter, and leader of motley crue, the "bad boys" in american heavy metal during the 1980s and 1990s.
- Jean Marais
French actor with handsome, rugged features.
- John Kerry
This american lawyer and politician is an american politician.
- Jean-Louis Trintignant
He was a french director and actor, and he made his tv and film debut in 1956.
- Hailee Steinfeld
Hailee Steinfeld is an actress known for her roles in movies like True Grit and Pitch Perfect 2..
- Brenda Lee
American singer, billed as "little miss dynamite", the little girl with a big voice" from when she was just 4'9" (approximately 140 cm) and...
- Rita Moreno
Award-winning actress known for her roles in 'West Side Story'.
- Teri Garr
American comedian and actress who was a regular guest on "sonny and cher comedy review" in 1974.
- Donna Mills
American actress and producer.
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December 11, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 4 months old,
or 748 months and 12 days old,
or 3254 weeks and 1 day old,
or 22779 days old,
if you were born on December 11, 1961.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 11, 1961?
There are 232 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 11th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 11, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 11, 1961.
December 11, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on December 11th?
Famous deaths on December 11th:
- Sam Cooke
American singer with amazing singing talent.
- Galina Vishnevskaya
Leningrad, russia -- soprano (madama butterfly).
- Andre Braugher
Chicago, illinois -- actor (frank pembleton-homicide).
- Arthur Mullard
English comedian (born 1910).
- Percy Kilbride
Actor (ma & pa kettle), died at 76.
- Bettey Page
Famous pin-up model known for her iconic images in the 1950s.
- Kyrus Wong
Renowned Chinese-American artist known for his innovative style and contributions to the art world.
- Ahmadou Kourouma
Renowned Ivorian writer known for his novels depicting African history and culture.
- Derward Powers
Award-winning journalist and author.
- Evelette Blackwell
Renowned chemist known for groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.
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December 11, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 11, 1961:
- USA - Admission day for Indiana (19th state, 1816)
- Burkina Faso - Republic Day (1958, Upper Volta became an autonomous republic in the French Community.)
- Argentina - Tango Day, Buenos Aires
- Also see December 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Roman festivals - One of the four Agonalia, this day in honour of Sol Indiges; also the Septimontium festival
- R.C. Saints - pope Damasus I: optional memorial; also Daniel the Stylite (not universal)
Observances on December 11, 1961:
- International Mountain Day
December 11, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 11, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 11th and December 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 11, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 11, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.
December 11, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 11, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
- Jimmy Dean - Big Bad John
- James Darren - Goodbye Cruel World
- Chubby Checker - The Twist
- Leroy Van Dyke - Walk On By
December 11, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 11, 1961 was Tower Of Strength by Frankie Vaughan, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.
December 11, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 11, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Frankie Vaughan - Tower Of Strength
- Danny Williams - Moon River
- Elvis Presley - His Latest Flame / Little Sisters
- Bobby Vee - Take Good Care Of My Baby
- Jimmy Dean - Big Bad John
December 11, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 11, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.
December 11, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 11, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
- Jimmy McCracklin - Just Got To Know
- The Impressions - Gypsy Woman
- Sims Twins - Soothe Me
- Dinah Washington - September In The Rain
December 11, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 11, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 11, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 11, 1961 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
December 11, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 11, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on December 11, 1961?
On December 11, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 11, 1961?
On December 11, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 11, 1961?
On December 11, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about December 11th?
December 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on December 11th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 strasbourg attack: two people are killed and 14 more injured in a shooting rampage at strasbourg's annual christmas market. police identify the shooter as an extremist and they flee the scene. this incident is being considered terrorist.
- 2017 - 2017 new york city attempted bombing: a homemade pipe bomb carried by a man was set off near new york city's port authority bus terminal. the attacker and three others were also injured. akayed ullah is currently in custody.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: at least 8 people are killed in two car bombings in fallujah.
What happened in 1961?
1961 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Houston Oilers beat LA Chargers 24-16 in AFL championship game
- Russia introduces a new ruble worth $1.11
- Supremes signed with Motown Records
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What was the calendar for December 1961?
December 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.