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see horoscope and birth chart for December 16, 1961What happened on Saturday, December 16, 1961?
About December 16th, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: The Battle of the Bulge, the last major German offensive campaign on the Western Front during World War II, began on December 16, 1944. The surprise attack aimed to split the Allied forces and capture the vital port of Antwerp, leading to significant fighting in the Ardennes region.
- Day of the week: December 16th, 1961 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes
- #1 UK song: Tower Of Strength by Frankie Vaughan
- Popular movie: West Side Story directed by Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
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- December 16, 1961: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 16, 1961?
- Who was born on December 16, 1961?
- December 16, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- December 16, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- December 16, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 16, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 16, 1961?
- Back in 1961
December 16, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 16, 1961:
- Battle of the Bulge begins The Battle of the Bulge, the last major German offensive campaign on the Western Front during World War II, began on December 16, 1944. The surprise attack aimed to split the Allied forces and capture the vital port of Antwerp, leading to significant fighting in the Ardennes region. source: britannica.com
- Holocaust: Roma deportation order On December 16, 1942, the Nazi regime issued an order for the deportation of Roma people from Germany and occupied territories to concentration camps. This action was part of the broader genocide against the Roma and Sinti populations during the Holocaust. source: bbc.com
- Battle of Nashville The Battle of Nashville was a significant engagement during the American Civil War, occurring from December 15 to December 16, 1864. Union forces, led by General George H. Thomas, decisively defeated the Confederate Army, marking a turning point in the war. source: nps.gov
- First Boer War Begins Hostilities commence between the Boer South African Republic and the British Empire, marking the start of a significant colonial conflict.
- Staten Island Mid-Air Collision A catastrophic mid-air collision between a United Airlines Douglas DC-8 and a TWA Lockheed Super Constellation over Staten Island, New York, killing 134 people, including those on the ground.
- First Home Nations Rugby Match Wales and England play the inaugural Home Nations rugby union match, laying the foundation for what would become the modern Six Nations Championship.
- Yves Montand Performance in New York An evening featuring French actor and singer Yves Montand opens at the John Golden Theatre in New York City after a successful run of 55 performances.
- Miami Airlines Crash in New Jersey A tragic aviation accident involving a Curtiss C-46 Commando in Elizabeth, New Jersey, resulting in the death of all 58 passengers, including dancer Doris Ruby.
December 16, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from December 1961
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December 16, 1961: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Baltimore Colts - San Francisco 49ers : 27 - 24
What day of the week was December 16, 1961?
December 16, 1961 was a Saturday and it was the 350th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 16, 1961 can also be written as 12/16/1961 in the US and as 16/12/1961 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 16, 1961?
Famous people born on December 16, 1961:
![Jon Tenney]()
Jon TenneyJon Tenney is an American actor best known for his roles in television series such as 'The Closer' and its spin-off 'Major Crimes', as well as numerous appearances in film and stage. [bio]
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Sam RobardsSam Robards is an American actor known for his work in film, television, and theater. He is the son of Academy Award-winning actor Jason Robards and actress Lauren Bacall. [bio]
![Bill Hicks]()
Bill HicksLegendary American stand-up comedian known for his dark, satirical comedy and social criticism before his early death in 1994.
![Shane Black]()
Shane BlackAcclaimed screenwriter and director known for action films like 'Lethal Weapon' and 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang'.
![Dodd Darin]()
Dodd DarinSon of famous musicians Bobby Darin and Sandra Dee, who wrote a revealing autobiography about his parents' complex relationship.
December 16, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 16, 1961:
![Hans Rebane]()
Hans RebaneEstonian journalist and politician, 8th minister of foreign affairs (b. 1882).
![Giuseppe Nessi]()
Giuseppe Nessi
December 16, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 16, 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 16, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.
- The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
- Jimmy Dean - Big Bad John
- James Darren - Goodbye Cruel World
- Chubby Checker - The Twist
- Leroy Van Dyke - Walk On By
December 16, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 16, 1961 was Tower Of Strength by Frankie Vaughan, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.
- Frankie Vaughan - Tower Of Strength
- Danny Williams - Moon River
- Elvis Presley - His Latest Flame / Little Sisters
- Bobby Vee - Take Good Care Of My Baby
- Jimmy Dean - Big Bad John
December 16, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 16, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.
- The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
- Jimmy McCracklin - Just Got To Know
- The Impressions - Gypsy Woman
- Sims Twins - Soothe Me
- Dinah Washington - September In The Rain
December 16, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th is Sagittarius.
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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 16, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Ox personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 16, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 16, 1961 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 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 16, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 01:22 pm and setting at 02:20 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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Someone born on December 16, 1961 is:
64 years 7 months old,
or 775 months and 18 days old,
or 3372 weeks and 2 days old,
or 23606 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 16, 1961?
There are 135 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 16th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 16, 1961.
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The history attached to December 16, 1961 includes Battle of the Bulge begins, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around December 16, 1961 included “Please Mr. Postman” by The Marvelettes, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of December 16, 1961 included West Side Story, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
December 16, 1961 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Jon Tenney, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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