What happened on Friday September 15, 1961?

Here's what happened on September 15, 1961:

• Hurricane Carla Devastates Texas Coast Hurricane Carla, an extremely powerful Category 4 hurricane, struck the Texas Gulf Coast with catastrophic winds of 175 miles per hour, causing massive destruction and becoming one of the most significant hurricanes in US history.
• US Resumes Underground Nuclear Testing Two weeks after the Soviet Union resumed nuclear testing, the United States conducted Operation Nougat, exploding its first nuclear bomb since October 1958. Unlike Soviet atmospheric tests, the US tests were performed underground at the Nevada Test Site.
• Dan Marino Born Dan Marino, future NFL Hall of Fame quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, was born on this date. He would go on to become one of the most prolific passers in NFL history.
• Soviet Lunar Nuclear Test Speculation The Miami News reported a startling claim by US Congressman Chet Holifield that the Soviet Union planned to detonate nuclear warheads on the Moon, allegedly for scientific purposes and as part of their lunar exploration strategy.
• Jack Nicklaus Wins Amateur Golf Championship Jack Nicklaus, who would become one of golf's greatest players, won the 61st US Golf Amateur Championship, marking an early milestone in his legendary career.
• Change in Irish Government The Government of the 16th Dáil, led by Taoiseach Seán Lemass, concluded its term as Ireland's parliament adjourned before the upcoming October 4 election.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Sep. 15, 1961

Newspapers from Sep. 15, 1961

September 15, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 258th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 15, 1961 can also be written as 9/15/1961 in the US and as 15/9/1961 in UK and Europe.

September 15, 1961 in September 1961 calendar

Famous people born on September 15, 1961:

• Dan Marino

  Dan Marino is a Hall of Fame NFL quarterback who played his entire 17-year career with the Miami Dolphins.

• Sonja Savic

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on September 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 15, 1961 was Michael by The Highwaymen, according to the music chart for the week September 11th and September 17th.

1. The Highwaymen - Michael
2. Bobby Vee - Take Good Care Of My Baby
3. The Jive Five - My True Story
4. Timi Yuro - Hurt
5. Ral Donner - You Don't Know What You've Got (Until You Lose It)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 15, 1961 was Johnny Remember Me by John Leyton, according to the music chart for the week September 11th and September 17th.

1. John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me
2. Shirley Bassey - Reach For The Stars / Climb Ev'ry Mountain
3. Helen Shapiro - You Don't Know
4. Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
5. Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 15, 1961 was My True Story by The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week September 11th and September 17th.

1. The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra - My True Story
2. Fats Domino - Let The Four Winds Blow
3. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Baby, You're Right
4. Freddy King - San-Ho-Zay
5. Bobby Bland - Don't Cry No More

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 15th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 15, 1961 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 15, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 11:46 am and setting at 10:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Sep 24, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on September 15, 1961

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Someone born on September 15, 1961 is:

63 years 7 months old,

or 763 months and 8 days old,

or 3318 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23231 days old,

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

There are 145 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 15th 2025.

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

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

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