Thursday October 12, 1961: on this day

October 12, 1961 was the 285th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 12, 1961 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 12, 1961, who was born and died on October 12, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 12, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles), movies (e.g. West Side Story, directed by Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise), TV series (e.g. The Dick Van Dyke Show) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 12th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 12, 1961?


October 12, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 285th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 12, 1961 can also be written as 10/12/1961 in the US and as 12/10/1961 in UK and Europe.

October 12, 1961 in October 1961 calendar

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October 12, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 12, 1961:

  • The death penalty is abolished in new zealand.

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October 12, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

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

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

Discover the Ox personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on October 12th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 12, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 12, 1961 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 12, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 09:40 am and setting at 09:04 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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Who was born on October 12, 1961?


Famous people born on October 12, 1961:

  • John McKay-Clements

    Canadian astrologer.

  • Chendo

    Spanish footballer.

  • Stéphane Roussel
  • Diego García
  • Alfred Heer
  • Graham Purvis
  • Jarkko Tuomala
  • Arunachalam Muruganantham
  • Roberto Giacobbo
  • Eugeniusz Popowicz
  • Andrew Crumey
  • Chris Foerster
  • Massimo Castagna
  • Reynaldo Sietecase
  • Miguel Porlán Chendo
  • Miguel Porlán

Whose famous birthday is on October 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 12th:

  • Hugh Jackman
    Hugh Jackman

    Australian producer and actor who is involved with film, musical theatre and television.

  • Josh Hutcherson
    Josh Hutcherson

    Josh hutcherson is an american actor known for his role as peeta mellark in the hunger games film series.

  • Young Jeezy
    Young Jeezy

    Young jeezy, also known as jeezy, is an american rapper and actor known for his contributions to the hip-hop genre and his hit singles such...

  • Brigitte Lahaie
    Brigitte Lahaie

    French radio talk show host, actress in mainstream films and former pornographic actor of x-rated movies.

  • Akshara Haasan
    Akshara Haasan

    Indian film actress known for her work in Tamil cinema.

  • Luciano Pavarotti
    Luciano Pavarotti

    He is an italian operatic tenor who has been a star for hundreds of recordings and international performances.

  • Doona Bae
    Doona Bae

    Doona bae is a south korean actress known for her roles in popular films such as the host and cloud atlas.

  • Tyler Blackburn
    Tyler Blackburn

    Tyler blackburn is a tv actor known for his role as caleb rivers in the tv series pretty little liars.

  • Kirk Cameron
    Kirk Cameron

    American actor best known for his role in the abc sitcom "growing pains" as the loving, wholesome child.

  • Susan Anton
    Susan Anton

    American actress, singer and dancer.

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October 12, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 5 months old,

or 749 months and 17 days old,

or 3259 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22814 days old,

if you were born on October 12, 1961.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 197 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 12th 2024.

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

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

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October 12, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 12, 1961:

  • Marguerite Monnot
  • Maurice Jean-Baptiste Amoudru
  • Eugene Bullard
  • Maria Valtorta

What famous deaths happened on October 12th?

Famous deaths on October 12th:

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Sonja Henie
    Sonja Henie

    The norwegian champion ice skater, with over 257 medals and cups.

  • Joan Leslie
    Joan Leslie

    American actress, dancer, and vaudevillian (b. 1925).

  • Leon Ames
    Leon Ames

    Actor (father to the bride), passes away at 91 after suffering a stroke.

  • Sheila Florance
    Sheila Florance

    Australian actress in television and film (born 1916).

  • Conchata Ferrell
    Conchata Ferrell

    American actress (d. 2020).

  • Doris Davenport
    Doris Davenport

    Actress (behind the news westerner), dies in 81.

  • Nat Pendleton
    Nat Pendleton

    Olympic wrestler/actor (reckless) dies at 72.

  • Aline MacMahon
    Aline MacMahon

    Us actress, backdoor to heaven, dies at 92.

  • Johnny Olson
    Johnny Olson

    American game show announcer price is right, dies at 75.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 12th

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October 12, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 12, 1961:

  • El Dia de la Raza - Latin America.
  • French Republican Calendar - Chanvre (Hemp) Day, twenty-first day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Columbus Day (traditionally) - United States.
  • Spain - Hispanic Day, National Day
  • Malawi - Mother's Day
  • Equatorial Guinea - Independence Day (from Spain, 1968)
  • Also see October 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Our Lady of the Pillar (Zaragoza, Spain); Saint Wilfrid
  • St. Fiace
  • Roman festivals - Fortuna Redux, last day of the Ludi Augustales
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October 12, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 12, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 9th and October 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 1961 was Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

October 12, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 12, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 9th and October 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hit The Road Jack
  2. - Crying
  3. - Take Good Care Of My Baby
  4. - Runaround Sue
  5. - Bristol Stomp

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 12, 1961 was Walking Back To Happiness by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

October 12, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 12, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 9th and October 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Walking Back To Happiness
  2. - Michael
  3. - Kon-Tiki
  4. - Jealousy
  5. - Wild Wind

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 12, 1961 was Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles and his Orchestra, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

October 12, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 12, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 9th and October 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Hit The Road Jack
  2. - Ya Ya
  3. - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
  4. - Don't Cry No More
  5. - Bright Lights Big City

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October 12, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 12, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

West Side Story

West Side Story

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise

Starring: Natalie Wood, George Chakiris, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn

Country: United States of America

Through a Glass Darkly

Through a Glass Darkly

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Ingmar Bergman

Starring: Harriet Andersson, Gunnar Björnstrand, Max von Sydow, Lars Passgård

Country: United States of America

Splendor in the Grass

Splendor in the Grass

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Elia Kazan

Starring: Natalie Wood, Warren Beatty, Pat Hingle, Audrey Christie

Country: United States of America

King of Kings

King of Kings

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Nicholas Ray

Starring: Jeffrey Hunter, Siobhan McKenna, Hurd Hatfield, Ron Randell

Country: United States of America

Mr. Sardonicus

Mr. Sardonicus

Release year: 1961

Directed by: William Castle

Starring: Ronald Lewis, Audrey Dalton, Guy Rolfe, Oskar Homolka

October 12, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 12, 1961 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Dick Van Dyke Show

The Dick Van Dyke Show

Release year: 1961

Written by:

Starring: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews

Country: United States of America

Top Cat

Top Cat

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Alberto Mar

Country: United States of America

Father of the Bride

Father of the Bride

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Gary Alazraki

Car 54, Where Are You?

Car 54, Where Are You?

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Bill Fishman

Hamlet

Hamlet

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michael Almereyda

October 12, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 12, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Age Of Reason Begins by Will and Ariel Durant

The Age Of Reason Begins

By:

This article examines the religious strife in Europe and the scientific progress made between 1558 and 1650.

Inside Europe Today by John Gunther

Inside Europe Today

By:

Views of postwar Europe

The Making Of The President 1960 by Theodore H. White

The Making Of The President 1960

By:

The most famous political story ever told is the epic clash between John F. Kennedy & Richard M. Nixon. This was captured in Theodore White's groundbreaking chronicle The Making of the President 1960.

A Matter Of Life And Death by Virgilia Peterson

A Matter Of Life And Death

By:

Moderator of the 1956 TV Show "The Author Meets The Critics" as well as a well-known book critic. Her honest and searching autobiography.

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich by William L. Shirer

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich

By:

This definitive history of Hitler's rise is back in hardcover, hailed by The New York Times as "one the most important works historical of our time"

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Who was the US President on October 12, 1961?

On October 12, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 12, 1961?

On October 12, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 12, 1961?

On October 12, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about October 12th?

October 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on October 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - Wedding of princess eugenie & jack brooksbank: in the second british royal wedding of 2018, princess eugenie wed jack brooksbank at st george's chapel windsor castle.
  • 2017 - In the kurram valley, pakistani forces rescue joshua boyle, an american citizen, and their family from north-west pakistani war. the taliban had kidnapped the family in afghanistan's wardak province five years ago. (global news),
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: haider al-abadi, the iraqi prime minister rejects turkey’s claim that turkish forces should be part of an operation to retake mosul from militant-held forces.

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What happened in 1961?

1961 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Houston Oilers beat LA Chargers 24-16 in AFL championship game
  • Russia introduces a new ruble worth $1.11
  • Supremes signed with Motown Records

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What was the calendar for October 1961?

October 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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Thursday October 12, 1961