What happened on Tuesday February 14, 1961?

Here's what happened on February 14, 1961:

• Kennedy's Cold War Diplomacy in Congo President John F. Kennedy issued a stern warning to the Soviet Union, cautioning against interference with the United Nations' peacekeeping efforts in the Congo, highlighting the ongoing geopolitical tensions of the Cold War era.
• Sabena Boeing 707 Tragedy A devastating Sabena Boeing 707 aircraft crash near Brussels, Belgium, resulted in the loss of 73 lives, including the entire United States figure skating team and several coaches. This tragic accident was a significant blow to the American figure skating community.
• Discovery of Lawrencium Scientists at the University of California successfully synthesized Element 103, Lawrencium, marking a significant milestone in the field of nuclear chemistry and expanding the periodic table of elements.
• Louise Suggs Wins Golf Tournament Louise Suggs emerged victorious at the LPGA Royal Poinciana Golf Invitational, showcasing her exceptional skill in women's professional golf.
• Solar Eclipse in Southern Europe A total solar eclipse occurred in the southern part of Europe, providing a rare astronomical event for observers in the region.
• Phillip Hamilton's Birth Phillip Hamilton, an American author, was born in Albany, New York, marking the beginning of what would potentially be a notable literary career.

Events in 1961

February 14, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 14, 1961

Newspapers from Feb. 14, 1961

February 14, 1961 was a Tuesday and it was the 45th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 14, 1961 can also be written as 2/14/1961 in the US and as 14/2/1961 in UK and Europe.

February 14, 1961 in February 1961 calendar

Famous people born on February 14, 1961:

• Daria Bignardi

  A prominent Italian journalist and television host known for hosting the Italian version of 'Big Brother'.

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on February 14th

Famous people died on February 14, 1961:

• Piet Ooms

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on February 14th

February 14, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 14, 1961 was Calcutta by Lawrence Welk, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

1. Lawrence Welk - Calcutta
2. The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
3. The Miracles - Shop Around
4. Neil Sedaka - Calendar Girl
5. Ferrante and Teicher - Exodus

February 14, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 14, 1961 was Are You Lonesome Tonight? by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

1. Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome Tonight?
2. Petula Clark - Sailor
3. Johnny Burnette - You're Sixteen
4. Duane Eddy - Pepe
5. The Everly Brothers - Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes

February 14, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 14, 1961 was Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson), according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

1. The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson) - Shop Around
2. The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
3. Maxine Brown - All In My Mind
4. Etta James - At Last
5. Rosie And The Originals - Angel Baby

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 14th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 14, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 14, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 14, 1961 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 14, 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 February 14, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:12 am and setting at 06:10 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 31, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Mar 02, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on February 14, 1961

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Someone born on February 14, 1961 is:

64 years 2 months old,

or 770 months and 9 days old,

or 3349 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23444 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 14, 1961?

There are 297 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 14th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 14, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 14, 1961.

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