What happened on Saturday October 14, 1961?

Here's what happened on October 14, 1961:

• NORAD Operation Sky Shield II A significant military exercise conducted across the United States and Canada, Operation Sky Shield II involved grounding all commercial flights for twelve hours. This comprehensive air defense drill demonstrated the coordinated preparedness of North American aviation and defense systems during the Cold War era.
• Broadway Musical Premiere: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying The Broadway musical 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying' opened at the 46th Street Theatre, marking a significant cultural moment in American theater. The musical would go on to have an impressive run of 1,417 performances and achieve critical acclaim by winning both a Pulitzer Prize and seven Tony Awards. The show, a satirical comedy about corporate culture, became a landmark production of the early 1960s.
• United States Wins Ryder Cup Golf Tournament The United States golf team, led by captain Jerry Barber, secured a decisive victory in the Ryder Cup, defeating Great Britain and Ireland with a score of 14½-9½. This international golf competition showcased American athletic prowess in the early 1960s.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Oct. 14, 1961

Newspapers from Oct. 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 in October 1961 calendar

Famous people born on October 14, 1961:

• Isaac Mizrahi

  Renowned American fashion designer known for his innovative clothing lines, Target collaboration, and the documentary 'Unzipped'.

• Doc Rivers

  Prominent NBA basketball coach with a successful career, known for coaching teams like the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Clippers.

• Gegè Telesforo

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on October 14th

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).

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on October 14th

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 14th 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 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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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 14, 1961 was Waxing crescent.

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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Your place in the Universe on October 14, 1961

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Someone born on October 14, 1961 is:

63 years 7 months old,

or 763 months

or 3317 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23223 days old,

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

There are 153 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 14th 2025.

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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.

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