What happened on Wednesday October 11, 1961?

Here's what happened on October 11, 1961:

• First Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement in Belgrade The inaugural Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement was held in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, marking a significant diplomatic milestone. Representatives from multiple nations gathered to establish a collective platform for countries seeking independence from Cold War power blocs, promoting peaceful cooperation and mutual respect.
• X-15 Altitude Record by USAF Major Robert M. White USAF Major Robert M. White achieved a remarkable aerospace milestone by piloting the experimental X-15 aircraft to an altitude of 66,100 meters, pushing the boundaries of high-altitude flight and contributing to critical aerospace research during the early Space Race era.
• Kennedy Establishes Presidential Panel on Mental Retardation President John F. Kennedy announced the formation of a distinguished panel of scientists, doctors, and experts to develop a comprehensive action plan addressing intellectual disabilities. This initiative represented a significant step towards understanding, supporting, and improving services for individuals with developmental challenges.
• Soviet Nuclear Test The Soviet Union conducted a nuclear test, further escalating Cold War tensions and contributing to the ongoing nuclear arms race between global superpowers.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Oct. 11, 1961

Newspapers from Oct. 11, 1961

October 11, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 284th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 11, 1961 can also be written as 10/11/1961 in the US and as 11/10/1961 in UK and Europe.

October 11, 1961 in October 1961 calendar

Famous people born on October 11, 1961:

• Jodi Benson

  Jodi Benson is a renowned voice actress who famously voiced Ariel in Disney's 'The Little Mermaid', a landmark animated film that...

• Steve Young

  Steve Young is a legendary NFL quarterback who played for the San Francisco 49ers and later became a respected sports commentator.

• Carol Costello

  Carol Costello is a prominent American television journalist who served as a respected news anchor and host for CNN during her distinguished...

• Amr Diab

  Amr Diab is a popular Egyptian singer and musician widely recognized in the Middle Eastern music scene.

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on October 11th

Famous people died on October 11, 1961:

• Chico Marx

  American comedian (b. 1887).

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on October 11th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 11, 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 11, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 11, 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 11th 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 11, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

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

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Someone born on October 11, 1961 is:

63 years 7 months old,

or 763 months and 3 days old,

or 3318 weeks

or 23226 days old,

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

There are 150 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 11th 2025.

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

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

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