What happened on Monday September 11, 1961?

Here's what happened on September 11, 1961:

• Hurricane Carla Devastates Texas Coast Hurricane Carla struck the Texas Gulf Coast as a Category 4 hurricane, causing massive destruction and becoming one of the most significant tropical cyclones in Texas history. The storm's immense power and size forced nearly half a million residents to evacuate from Texas and Louisiana, marking a critical moment in hurricane preparedness and response.
• World Wildlife Fund Established The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) was founded as a global conservation organization dedicated to protecting biodiversity, addressing environmental challenges, and promoting sustainable practices. This international non-governmental organization would go on to become one of the world's most influential environmental advocacy groups.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Sep. 11, 1961

Newspapers from Sep. 11, 1961

September 11, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 254th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 11, 1961 can also be written as 9/11/1961 in the US and as 11/9/1961 in UK and Europe.

September 11, 1961 in September 1961 calendar

Famous people born on September 11, 1961:

• Virginia Madsen

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• Elizabeth Daily

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• Giovanni Evangelisti

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on September 11th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 11, 1961 was Michael by The Highwaymen, according to the music chart for the week September 11th and September 17th.

1. The Highwaymen - Michael
2. Bobby Vee - Take Good Care Of My Baby
3. The Jive Five - My True Story
4. Timi Yuro - Hurt
5. Ral Donner - You Don't Know What You've Got (Until You Lose It)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 11, 1961 was Johnny Remember Me by John Leyton, according to the music chart for the week September 11th and September 17th.

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 11, 1961 was My True Story by The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week September 11th and September 17th.

1. The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra - My True Story
2. Fats Domino - Let The Four Winds Blow
3. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Baby, You're Right
4. Freddy King - San-Ho-Zay
5. Bobby Bland - Don't Cry No More

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 11th 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 11, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 11, 1961 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 11, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 07:48 am and setting at 08:41 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 11, 1961

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Someone born on September 11, 1961 is:

63 years 7 months old,

or 763 months and 12 days old,

or 3319 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23235 days old,

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

There are 141 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 11th 2025.

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

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

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