What happened on Friday October 13, 1961?

Here's what happened on October 13, 1961:

• East German Shoot-to-Kill Order General Heinz Hoffmann, East Germany's Minister of National Defense, formally issued the 'Schiessbefehl' (shoot order), which legally authorized border guards to use lethal force against citizens attempting to escape from the German Democratic Republic. This order formalized the brutal mechanism of preventing citizen flight during the Cold War.
• Anti-Apartheid Protest in Johannesburg Anti-apartheid demonstrators staged a symbolic protest by burning an effigy of South African Foreign Minister Eric Louw on the steps of Johannesburg City Hall, highlighting growing international and domestic resistance to the apartheid regime.
• Jerry Rice Birth Jerry Rice, one of the most legendary wide receivers in NFL history, was born. He would go on to play primarily for the San Francisco 49ers and become widely considered the greatest wide receiver of all time.
• Peace Corps Diplomatic Incident Marjorie Michelmore, a 26-year-old Peace Corps volunteer, accidentally dropped a package in a sensitive area, triggering an unexpected international diplomatic complication. The incident highlighted the delicate nature of early Peace Corps operations and cross-cultural interactions.

Events in 1961

October 13, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 13, 1961

Newspapers from Oct. 13, 1961

October 13, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 286th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 13, 1961 can also be written as 10/13/1961 in the US and as 13/10/1961 in UK and Europe.

October 13, 1961 in October 1961 calendar

Famous people born on October 13, 1961:

• Doc Rivers

  Renowned NBA basketball coach and former player, known for his successful coaching career with multiple teams including the Boston Celtics...

• Derek Harper

  Professional NBA guard who played for the New York Knicks and Orlando Magic during his notable basketball career.

• Abderrahmane Sissako
• Paolo Carignani

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on October 13th

Famous people died on October 13, 1961:

• Prince Louis Rwagasore

  Burundi politician, prime minister of burundi (b. 1932).

• Maya Deren
• Augustus John
• Zoltán Korda
• Carmelo Psaila

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on October 13th

October 13, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 13, 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 13, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 13, 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 13, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 13, 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 13th 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 13, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 13, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 13, 1961 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 13, 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 13, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 10:42 am and setting at 09:50 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 13, 1961

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Someone born on October 13, 1961 is:

63 years 7 months old,

or 763 months and 1 day old,

or 3317 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23224 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 13, 1961?

There are 152 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 13, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 13, 1961.

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