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see horoscope and birth chart for January 11, 1961What happened on Wednesday, January 11, 1961?
About January 11th, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 11, 1961, following the enrollment of Hamilton E. Holmes and Charlayne Hunter, a riot erupted outside Hunter's dormitory, involving approximately 1,000 people, including members of the Ku Klux Klan, protesting the university's desegregation.
- Day of the week: January 11th, 1961 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra
- #1 UK song: Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson
- Popular movie: West Side Story directed by Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
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- January 11, 1961: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was January 11, 1961?
- Who was born on January 11, 1961?
- January 11, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- January 11, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- January 11, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 11, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on January 11, 1961?
- Back in 1961
January 11, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 11, 1961:
- Racial tensions at University of Georgia On January 11, 1961, following the enrollment of Hamilton E. Holmes and Charlayne Hunter, a riot erupted outside Hunter's dormitory, involving approximately 1,000 people, including members of the Ku Klux Klan, protesting the university's desegregation. source: en.wikipedia.org
January 11, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from January 1961
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What day of the week was January 11, 1961?
January 11, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 11th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 11, 1961 can also be written as 1/11/1961 in the US and as 11/1/1961 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on January 11, 1961?
Famous people born on January 11, 1961:
![Albert Dupontel]()
Albert DupontelAlbert Dupontel is a French actor, film director, and screenwriter best known for his work in dark comedies and dramatic films such as 'Bernie,' '9 Month Stretch,' and 'Bye Bye Morons.' His unique blend of humor and emotionally charged narratives has earned him critical acclaim in France and beyond. [bio]
![Karl von Habsburg]()
Karl von HabsburgAustrian politician and head of the Habsburg-Lorraine dynasty, continuing the historical legacy of one of Europe's most prominent royal...
![Jasper Fforde]()
Jasper FfordeAcclaimed British author famous for his imaginative and humorous literary works, particularly the Thursday Next series which blends fantasy,...
![Louis Langrée]()
Louis LangréeRenowned French conductor who has led prestigious orchestras worldwide, including Orchestre de Picardie and Glyndebourne Touring Opera, and...
January 11, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 11, 1961:
![Elena Gerhardt]()
Elena GerhardtGerman soprano and actress (b. 1883).
January 11, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 11, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 9th and January 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 11, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 11, 1961 was Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.
- Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra - Wonderland By Night
- Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome To-Night?
- Ferrante and Teicher - Exodus
- Floyd Cramer - Last Date
- The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
January 11, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 11, 1961 was Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson, according to the music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.
- Johnny Tillotson - Poetry In Motion
- Cliff Richard - I Love You
- The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
- Matt Monro - Portrait Of My Love
- Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome Tonight?
January 11, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 11, 1961 was He Will Break Your Heart by Jerry Butler, according to the music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.
- Jerry Butler - He Will Break Your Heart
- The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson) - Shop Around
- Floyd Cramer - Last Date
- Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires - Are You Lonesome To-night?
- Brook Benton - Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear To Tread)
January 11, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 11th is Capricorn.
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Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 11, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 11, 1961 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Rat 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 birthJanuary 11, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 11, 1961 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 11, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 01:20 am and setting at 01:12 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jan 01, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jan 31, 1961.
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Someone born on January 11, 1961 is:
65 years 6 months old,
or 786 months and 11 days old,
or 3419 weeks
or 23933 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 11, 1961?
There are 173 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 11th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 11, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 11, 1961.
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Why 1961 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
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The history attached to January 11, 1961 includes Racial tensions at University of Georgia, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around January 11, 1961 included “Wonderland By Night” by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of January 11, 1961 included West Side Story, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
January 11, 1961 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Albert Dupontel, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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