What happened on Saturday November 11, 1961?

Here's what happened on November 11, 1961:

• Tragic UN Peacekeeping Massacre in Congo Thirteen Italian Air Force servicemen, deployed to the Congo as part of the UN peacekeeping force, were brutally massacred by a local mob in Kindu, marking a dark moment in international peacekeeping efforts.
• Kennedy's Veterans Day Ceremony President John F. Kennedy honored the nation's veterans with a solemn ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, paying tribute to the sacrifices of military service members.
• Stalingrad Renamed Volgograd The city of Stalingrad, famous for its pivotal World War II battle, was officially renamed Volgograd, removing the reference to Soviet leader Joseph Stalin.
• Corinne Hermès, French Singer Corinne Hermès, a notable French singer, was recognized in the music scene during this period.

Events in 1961

November 11, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 11, 1961

Newspapers from Nov. 11, 1961

November 11, 1961 was a Saturday and it was the 315th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 11, 1961 can also be written as 11/11/1961 in the US and as 11/11/1961 in UK and Europe.

November 11, 1961 in November 1961 calendar

Famous people born on November 11, 1961:

• Luca Zingaretti

  Luca Zingaretti is a renowned Italian actor famous for his portrayal of Inspector Montalbano in the popular television series.

• Marco Presta

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on November 11th

Famous people died on November 11, 1961:

• Behiç Erkin

  Turkish colonel and politician, turkish minister of environment and urban planning (b. 1876).

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on November 11th

November 11, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 11, 1961 was Big Bad John by Jimmy Dean, according to the music chart for the week November 6th and November 12th.

1. Jimmy Dean - Big Bad John
2. Dion - Runaround Sue
3. The Dovells - Bristol Stomp
4. Ray Charles - Hit The Road Jack
5. Brenda Lee - Fool #1

November 11, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 11, 1961 was His Latest Flame / Little Sisters by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week November 6th and November 12th.

1. Elvis Presley - His Latest Flame / Little Sisters
2. Helen Shapiro - Walking Back To Happiness
3. Cliff Richard - When The Girl In Your Arms Is The Girl In Your Heart
4. John Leyton - Wild Wind

November 11, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 11, 1961 was Ya Ya by Lee Dorsey, according to the music chart for the week November 6th and November 12th.

1. Lee Dorsey - Ya Ya
2. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Hit The Road Jack
3. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
4. Ike & Tina Turner - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
5. Tommy Hunt - Human

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 11th is Scorpio.

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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 11, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 11, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 11, 1961 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 11, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 09:39 am and setting at 08:36 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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Your place in the Universe on November 11, 1961

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Someone born on November 11, 1961 is:

63 years 6 months old,

or 762 months and 3 days old,

or 3313 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23195 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 11, 1961?

There are 182 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday November 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 11, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on November 11, 1961.

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