Friday December 15, 1961: on this day

December 15, 1961 was the 349th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 15, 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 December 15, 1961, who was born and died on December 15, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 15, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes), movies (e.g. The Children's Hour, directed by William Wyler), TV series (e.g. Les Coulisses De L'Exploit) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 15th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 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

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December 15, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 15, 1961:

  • Adolf eichmann convicted of crimes against humanity in israel
  • Jfk visits puerto rico
  • L j suenens appointed archbishop of mechelen-brussels.
  • Equal access rule in us, political parties get tv broadcasting time.
  • In jerusalem, adolph eichmann is sentenced to death after being found guilty of 15 criminal charges, including charges of crimes against humanity, crimes against the jewish people and membership of an outlawed organization.
  • An israeli war crimes tribunal sentences adolf eichmann to die for his part in the holocaust.
  • Eichmann trial: adolf eichmann is sentenced to death after being found guilty by an israeli court of 15 criminal charges, including charges of crimes against humanity, crimes against the jewish people, and membership of an outlawed organization.

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


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

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

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?

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

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Discover the planets positions on December 15th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 15, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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Who was born on December 15, 1961?


Famous people born on December 15, 1961:

  • Sylvie Andrieux

    French politician and member of the national assembly of france.

  • Reggie Hudlin

    American journalist, writer, and filmmaker.

  • Devlin Gail

    Renowned mathematician known for his work in number theory and combinatorics.

  • Reginald Hudlin

    Director (house party).

  • Karin Resetarits

    Austrian politician and journalist.

  • Annie Pujol

    Perpignan, french tv hostess (roue de la fortune).

  • Pascale Kramer
  • Nick Beggs
  • Michele Armenise
  • Daryl Turner
  • Paula Molina

Whose famous birthday is on December 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 15th:

  • Adam Brody
    Adam Brody

    American actor.

  • Stuart Townsend
    Stuart Townsend

    Movie actor.

  • Charlie Cox
    Charlie Cox

    Movie actor.

  • Michelle Dockery
    Michelle Dockery

    British actress.

  • Michael Shanks
    Michael Shanks

    Canadian actor, screenwriter and director.

  • Jeff Chandler
    Jeff Chandler

    American actor and singer (d. 1961).

  • Helen Slater
    Helen Slater

    Tv actress.

  • Geoff Stults
    Geoff Stults

    American producer and actor.

  • Tim Conway
    Tim Conway

    American comedian and actor.

  • Julie Taymor
    Julie Taymor

    American filmmaker, and the talented director of "the lion king," the musical theatre.

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December 15, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 4 months old,

or 748 months and 9 days old,

or 3253 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22776 days old,

if you were born on December 15, 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 December 15, 1961?

There are 235 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 15th 2024.

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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December 15, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 15, 1961:

  • William "Dummy" Hoy

    Professional baseball player dies at the age of 99.

  • Gioacchino Failla
  • Dummy Hoy
  • Jean Piot

What famous deaths happened on December 15th?

Famous deaths on December 15th:

  • Charles Laughton
    Charles Laughton

    Charles laughton was a renowned british actor known for his powerful performances in classic films such as the hunchback of notre dame and...

  • Joan Fontaine
    Joan Fontaine

    American actress, born in japan to her father who was stationed at tokyo.

  • Blake Edwards
    Blake Edwards

    American screenwriter and producer (d. 2010).

  • Glenn Miller
    Glenn Miller

    American trombonist and leader of big bands, he is best known for his popular swing-era hits "in the mood", and "chattanooga choo choo", as...

  • Fats Waller
    Fats Waller

    American musician (born 1904).

  • Olga Zubarry
    Olga Zubarry

    Argentinian actress (d. 2012).

  • Chill Wills
    Chill Wills

    Seagoville (texas) -- actor (fronteir circus and rounders).

  • Jean Paige
    Jean Paige

    Actress (captain blood and black beauty).

  • Walt Disney

    Walt Disney was an American entrepreneur, animator, writer, voice actor, and film producer who founded the Disney entertainment empire.

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December 15, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 15, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 11th and December 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

December 15, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 15, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Please Mr. Postman
  2. - Big Bad John
  3. - Goodbye Cruel World
  4. - The Twist
  5. - 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.

December 15, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 15, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tower Of Strength
  2. - Moon River
  3. - His Latest Flame / Little Sisters
  4. - Take Good Care Of My Baby
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 15, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 15, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Please Mr. Postman
  2. - Just Got To Know
  3. - Gypsy Woman
  4. - Soothe Me
  5. - September In The Rain

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December 15, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 15, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Children's Hour

The Children's Hour

Release year: 1961

Directed by: William Wyler

Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Shirley MacLaine, James Garner, Miriam Hopkins

Country: United States of America

Pocketful of Miracles

Pocketful of Miracles

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Frank Capra

Starring: Glenn Ford, Bette Davis, Hope Lange, Arthur O'Connell

Country: United States of America

Lover Come Back

Lover Come Back

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Delbert Mann

Starring: Rock Hudson, Doris Day, Tony Randall, Edie Adams

Country: United States of America

Barabbas

Barabbas

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Starring: Anthony Quinn, Silvana Mangano, Arthur Kennedy, Katy Jurado

The Second Time Around

The Second Time Around

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Vincent Sherman

Starring: Debbie Reynolds, Steve Forrest, Andy Griffith, Juliet Prowse

December 15, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 15, 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:

Les coulisses de l'exploit

Les coulisses de l'exploit

Release year: 1961

Bonsoir

Bonsoir

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jean-Pierre Mocky

La grande farandole

La grande farandole

Release year: 1961

The Dick Van Dyke Show

The Dick Van Dyke Show

Release year: 1961

Written by:

Starring: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews

Country: United States of America

Top Cat

Top Cat

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Alberto Mar

Country: United States of America

December 15, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 15, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone

The Agony and the Ecstasy

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Irving Stone's classic biographical novel about Michaelangelo - in which both the artist as well as the man are fully brought to life. This novel is a masterpiece in its own right. It portrays Michelangelo’s passionate, dangerous love life and …

I Met A Lady by Howard Spring

I Met A Lady

By:

Howard Spring wrote about his life as George Ledra in this reprint. The novel spans the two World Wars.

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich by William L. Shirer

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich

By:

This definitive history of Hitler's rise is back in hardcover, hailed by The New York Times as "one the most important works historical of our time"

Inside Europe Today by John Gunther

Inside Europe Today

By:

Views of postwar Europe

Tropic Of Cancer by Henry Miller

Tropic Of Cancer

By:

Miller's first novel, a groundbreaking work of fiction, was banned in Britain for nearly thirty years. Henry Miller, a penniless writer who has yet to be published, arrived in Paris in 1930. He left behind a broken marriage and a …

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Who was the US President on December 15, 1961?

On December 15, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 15, 1961?

On December 15, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 15, 1961?

On December 15, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about December 15th?

December 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of December. 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 December 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: indian soldiers and counterinsurgency officers exchange gunfire with militants within the southern district pulwama. one soldier was killed and three others were injured. after the battle ended, soldiers opened fire on anti-government protestors gathered in the area. seven civilians were killed and 40 more were injured.
  • 2017 - In jerusalem, bethlehem, and at the qalandia border crossing to determine the status of jerusalem, palestinians and israeli soldiers fought. also, clashes are reported in gaza and ramallah, hebron, qalqilya. conflicts in which israeli law enforcement used live bullets and palestinians threw stones resulted in two palestinians being killed in gaza, 150 being wounded, and two others in west bank. a further 10 were also hurt.
  • 2016 - War in donbass - the european union has extended its main sanctions economic against russia related to ukraine for six months, until mid-2017.

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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 December 1961?

December 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

Discover how December 1961 calendar looked like.

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