What happened on Tuesday December 12, 1961?

Here's what happened on December 12, 1961:

• Martin Luther King Jr. Albany Protest Arrests Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested along with 700 demonstrators in Albany, Georgia, during a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement. This mass arrest highlighted the ongoing struggle for racial equality and nonviolent resistance in the southern United States.
• Oscar 1 Amateur Radio Satellite Launch The Oscar 1 (Orbiting Satellite Carrying Amateur Radio) was launched alongside the military Discoverer 36 satellite, marking a significant milestone in amateur radio and satellite technology. This was the first amateur radio satellite placed into orbit, demonstrating the capabilities of civilian space technology.
• Omar Sívori Wins Ballon d'Or Argentine forward Omar Sívori of Juventus was awarded the prestigious Ballon d'Or as the best football player in Europe in 1961, highlighting his exceptional skill and international recognition in the world of soccer.

Events in 1961

December 12, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 12, 1961

Newspapers from Dec. 12, 1961

December 12, 1961 was a Tuesday and it was the 346th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 12, 1961 can also be written as 12/12/1961 in the US and as 12/12/1961 in UK and Europe.

December 12, 1961 in December 1961 calendar

Famous people born on December 12, 1961:

• Daniel O'Donnell

  Daniel O'Donnell is a renowned Irish singer, TV presenter, and philanthropist who achieved remarkable success in music, becoming the first...

• Sarah Sutton

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on December 12th

Famous people died on December 12, 1961:

• Aldo Bertolani
• Alexander Grant Dexter
• Daiun Sogaku Harada

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on December 12th

December 12, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

1. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
2. Jimmy Dean - Big Bad John
3. James Darren - Goodbye Cruel World
4. Chubby Checker - The Twist
5. Leroy Van Dyke - Walk On By

December 12, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 12, 1961 was Tower Of Strength by Frankie Vaughan, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

1. Frankie Vaughan - Tower Of Strength
2. Danny Williams - Moon River
3. Elvis Presley - His Latest Flame / Little Sisters
4. Bobby Vee - Take Good Care Of My Baby
5. Jimmy Dean - Big Bad John

December 12, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 12, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

1. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
2. Jimmy McCracklin - Just Got To Know
3. The Impressions - Gypsy Woman
4. Sims Twins - Soothe Me
5. Dinah Washington - September In The Rain

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th is Sagittarius.

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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 12, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 12, 1961 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 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 12, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 11:00 am and setting at 10:56 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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Your place in the Universe on December 12, 1961

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Someone born on December 12, 1961 is:

63 years 5 months old,

or 761 months and 2 days old,

or 3309 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23164 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 12, 1961?

There are 212 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 12, 1961.

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