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Saturday October 14, 1961: on this day
October 14, 1961 was the 287th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is October 14, 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 14, 1961, who was born and died on October 14, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 14, 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 14th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 14, 1961?
- October 14, 1961: What happened on that day?
- October 14, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 14, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 14, 1961?
- October 14, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 14, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- October 14, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 14, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- October 14, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 14, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 14, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 14, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 14, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on October 14, 1961?
What day of the week was October 14, 1961?
October 14, 1961 was a Saturday and it was the 287th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 14, 1961 can also be written as 10/14/1961 in the US and as 14/10/1961 in UK and Europe.
October 14, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 14, 1961:
- How to succeed in business opens at 46th st. nyc for 1415 performances
October 14, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 14th 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 14, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 14, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 14th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 14, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 14, 1961 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 14, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 11:44 am and setting at 10:43 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 14, 1961?
Famous people born on October 14, 1961:
![Melanie Wilson]()
Melanie WilsonActress (jennifer-perfect strangers).
- Izzac Mizrahi
Izzac Mizrahi is an American fashion designer, TV personality, and author.
- Xavier de Fontenay
Xavier de fontenay is a french television producer known for his work in the beauty pageant industry, particularly with the miss france...
- Doc Rivers
Coach.
- Mike Tramp
Denmark: heavy metal rocker (white lion, "mane attraction").
- Irina Levčenko
- Barbara Pedri
- Brian Laws
- Romulus Gabor
- Gegè Telesforo
Whose famous birthday is on October 14th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 14th:
![Lillian Gish]()
Lillian GishPioneering American actress of the silent film era, known for her roles in classic films such as 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Orphans of the...
![Roger Moore]()
Roger MooreBritish actor.
![Cliff Richard]()
Cliff RichardBritish singer, musician, performer and actor.
![Lori Petty]()
Lori PettyAmerican screenwriter and actress.
![Skyler Shaye]()
Skyler ShayeAmerican actress.
![Udo Kier]()
Udo KierGermany -- actress (warhol frankenstein, warhol dracula).
![Bernie Siegel]()
Bernie SiegelAmerican surgeon, renowned authority in advanced cancer, and yale university medical school teacher.
![Karyn White]()
Karyn WhiteAmerican singer-songwriter.
![Rowan Blanchard]()
Rowan BlanchardAmerican actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Girl Meets World.
![Steve Coogan]()
Steve CooganSteve coogan is an english actor, comedian, and producer known for his work in the comedy series 'alan partridge' and films such as...
October 14, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 6 months old,
or 750 months and 12 days old,
or 3262 weeks and 6 days old,
or 22840 days old,
if you were born on October 14, 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 14, 1961?
There are 171 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 14th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 14, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 14, 1961.
October 14, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 14, 1961:
- Harriet Shaw Weaver
English journalist and activist (b. 1876).
- Paul Ramadier
French politician, 129th prime minister of france (b. 1888).
- Silvio Napoli
What famous deaths happened on October 14th?
Famous deaths on October 14th:
![Errol Flynn]()
Errol FlynnAustralian-american actor.
![Robbie Coltrane]()
Robbie ColtraneRobbie coltrane is a scottish actor and comedian best known for his role as rubeus hagrid in the harry potter film series.
![Bing Crosby]()
Bing CrosbyAmerican singer, who was known for his smooth baritone and world-famous crooning.
![Elizabeth Peña]()
Elizabeth PeñaAmerican actress and director (d. 2014.
![Simon MacCorkindale]()
Simon MacCorkindaleBritish actor, screenwriter, and producer.
![Keenan Wynn]()
Keenan WynnAmerican actor playing the role of character actor.
![Raymond Pellegrin]()
Raymond PellegrinRaymond pellegrin was a french actor known for his roles in french cinema, including in films like the cousins and the sicilian clan.
![John Clive]()
John CliveEnglish actor and author (d. 2012).
![Laura La Plante]()
Laura La PlanteScreen actress (show boat and scandal) dies at 91.
- Isaly Bernstein
Isaly Bernstein was an American composer, conductor, and pianist, known for his iconic musical compositions, including the score for the...
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October 14, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 14, 1961:
- Also see October 14 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- French Republican Calendar - Navet (Turnip) Day, twenty-third day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Teachers' Day, or National Education Day in Poland
- World Standards Day (from ISO, IEC, ITU)
- RC Saints - Pope Callistus I
- World Organ Donation Day
October 14, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 14, 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 14, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 14, 1961 was Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.
October 14, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 14, 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:
- Ray Charles - Hit The Road Jack
- Roy Orbison - Crying
- Bobby Vee - Take Good Care Of My Baby
- Dion - Runaround Sue
- The Dovells - Bristol Stomp
October 14, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 14, 1961 was Walking Back To Happiness by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.
October 14, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 14, 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:
- Helen Shapiro - Walking Back To Happiness
- The Highwaymen - Michael
- The Shadows - Kon-Tiki
- Billy Fury - Jealousy
- John Leyton - Wild Wind
October 14, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 14, 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 14, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 14, 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:
- Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Hit The Road Jack
- Lee Dorsey - Ya Ya
- Ike & Tina Turner - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
- Bobby Bland - Don't Cry No More
- Jimmy Reed - Bright Lights Big City
October 14, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 14, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
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
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Elia Kazan
Starring: Natalie Wood, Warren Beatty, Pat Hingle, Audrey Christie
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 1961
Directed by: William Castle
Starring: Ronald Lewis, Audrey Dalton, Guy Rolfe, Oskar Homolka
October 14, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 14, 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
Release year: 1961
Written by: Carl Reiner
Starring: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews
Country: United States of America
Top Cat
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Alberto Mar
Country: United States of America
Father of the Bride
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Gary Alazraki
Car 54, Where Are You?
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Bill Fishman
Hamlet
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Michael Almereyda
October 14, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 14, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Clock Without Hands
By: Carson McCullers
Clock Without Hands is McCullers's most powerful statement about race, class and justice. It was set in Georgia just before court-ordered integration.
Russia And The West Under Lenin And Stalin
By: George F. Kennan
George F. Kennan – Russia and the West under Lenin, Stalin Rossiia i Zapad pri Lenine i Staline Na Angliiskom Iazyke Publisher: . Year: 1962.
Chairman Of The Bored
By: Edward Streeter
First edition printed by Harper in 1961; pages tight and clean, some yellowing, 274 Pages.
Franny and Zooey
By: J.D. Salinger
The author wrote: FRANNY appeared in The New Yorker, 1955. ZOOEY followed in 1957. These stories are critical early entries in a narrative series that I am creating about a family who settled in New York in the 20th century, …
Who was the US President on October 14, 1961?
On October 14, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 14, 1961?
On October 14, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 14, 1961?
On October 14, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about October 14th?
October 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:
- 2018 - Pope francis canonizes oscar romero (the roman catholic archbishop san salvador who was assassinated during mass in 1980). six additional canonizations are also announced, including the one of pope paul vi.
- 2017 - 14 october 2017, mogadishu bombings. at least 276 people were killed in the explosion of an explosive-laden lorry outside a mogadishu hotel. this is the worst terrorist attack in somalia’s history.
- 2016 - Sinai insurgency: an isil attack on north sinai governorate security checkpoint, egypt leaves at least 12 egyptian military personnel dead and 15 terrorists injured. (reuters),
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.
