What happened on Friday December 15, 1961?

Here's what happened on December 15, 1961:

• Adolf Eichmann Sentenced to Death for Holocaust Crimes In a landmark trial in Jerusalem, Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann was sentenced to death after being found guilty of 15 criminal charges, including crimes against humanity, crimes against the Jewish people, and membership in an outlawed organization. This trial was a pivotal moment in Holocaust justice, bringing a key architect of the Nazi genocide to account for his actions during World War II.
• Martin Luther King Jr. Arrested in Civil Rights Protest Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested in Albany, Georgia, joining over 500 demonstrators in a protest against racial segregation. This event highlights the ongoing struggle for civil rights and King's commitment to nonviolent resistance during the early 1960s.
• US Equal Access Rule for Political TV Broadcasting The United States established an equal access rule requiring television broadcasters to provide fair and equal broadcasting time to political parties, a significant step in ensuring balanced political communication and media representation.
• JFK Visits Puerto Rico President John F. Kennedy made a diplomatic visit to Puerto Rico, strengthening US-Puerto Rican relations during the early years of his presidency.
• L. J. Suenens Appointed Archbishop L. J. Suenens was appointed as the archbishop of Mechelen-Brussels, Belgium, a significant ecclesiastical appointment in the Catholic Church.

Events in 1961

December 15, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 15, 1961

Newspapers from Dec. 15, 1961

December 15, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 349th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 15, 1961 can also be written as 12/15/1961 in the US and as 15/12/1961 in UK and Europe.

December 15, 1961 in December 1961 calendar

Famous people born on December 15, 1961:

• Sylvie Andrieux

  French politician who served as a member of the National Assembly, representing the Bouches-du-Rhône region.

• Pascale Kramer
• Nick Beggs

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on December 15th

Famous people died on December 15, 1961:

• Gioacchino Failla
• Dummy Hoy
• Jean Piot

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on December 15th

December 15, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 15, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

1. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
2. Jimmy Dean - Big Bad John
3. James Darren - Goodbye Cruel World
4. Chubby Checker - The Twist
5. Leroy Van Dyke - Walk On By

December 15, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 15, 1961 was Tower Of Strength by Frankie Vaughan, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

1. Frankie Vaughan - Tower Of Strength
2. Danny Williams - Moon River
3. Elvis Presley - His Latest Flame / Little Sisters
4. Bobby Vee - Take Good Care Of My Baby
5. Jimmy Dean - Big Bad John

December 15, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 15, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

1. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
2. Jimmy McCracklin - Just Got To Know
3. The Impressions - Gypsy Woman
4. Sims Twins - Soothe Me
5. Dinah Washington - September In The Rain

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 15th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 15, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 15, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 15, 1961 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 15, 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 December 15, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 12:49 pm and setting at 01:13 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 22, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Dec 22, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on December 15, 1961

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Someone born on December 15, 1961 is:

63 years 4 months old,

or 760 months and 29 days old,

or 3308 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23161 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 15, 1961?

There are 215 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 15, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 15, 1961.

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