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see horoscope and birth chart for February 16, 1961What happened on Thursday, February 16, 1961?
About February 16th, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: On February 16, 1961, NASA launched Explorer 9, a satellite designed to study cosmic rays and solar wind. The mission aimed to enhance understanding of the Earth's magnetosphere and cosmic radiation.
- Day of the week: February 16th, 1961 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Calcutta by Lawrence Welk
- #1 UK song: Are You Lonesome Tonight? by Elvis Presley
- Popular movie: West Side Story directed by Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
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- February 16, 1961: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was February 16, 1961?
- Who was born on February 16, 1961?
- February 16, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- February 16, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- February 16, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 16, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on February 16, 1961?
- Back in 1961
February 16, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 16, 1961:
- NASA Explorer 9 mission launched On February 16, 1961, NASA launched Explorer 9, a satellite designed to study cosmic rays and solar wind. The mission aimed to enhance understanding of the Earth's magnetosphere and cosmic radiation. source: nasa.gov
- China's first nuclear reactor begins operation On February 16, 1961, China's first nuclear reactor, the 1 MW research reactor, began operation in Beijing. This marked a significant step in China's nuclear research and development program. source: iaea.org
- DuSable Museum of African American History chartered On February 16, 1961, the DuSable Museum of African American History was chartered in Chicago, Illinois. Founded by Dr. Margaret Taylor Burroughs and Charles Burroughs, the museum was established to educate the public about Black history, culture, and art. source: dusablemuseum.org
- First All-Solid-Propellant Rocket Orbital Launch A groundbreaking achievement in rocket technology occurred at Wallops Island, Virginia, with the successful orbital launch of the first all-solid-propellant rocket, representing a significant advancement in space exploration capabilities.
February 16, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from February 1961
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What day of the week was February 16, 1961?
February 16, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 47th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 16, 1961 can also be written as 2/16/1961 in the US and as 16/2/1961 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on February 16, 1961?
Famous people born on February 16, 1961:
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February 16, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 16, 1961:
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February 16, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 16, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 13th and February 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 16, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 16, 1961 was Calcutta by Lawrence Welk, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.
- Lawrence Welk - Calcutta
- The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
- The Miracles - Shop Around
- Neil Sedaka - Calendar Girl
- Ferrante and Teicher - Exodus
February 16, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 16, 1961 was Are You Lonesome Tonight? by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.
- Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome Tonight?
- Petula Clark - Sailor
- Johnny Burnette - You're Sixteen
- Duane Eddy - Pepe
- The Everly Brothers - Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes
February 16, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 16, 1961 was Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson), according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.
- The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson) - Shop Around
- The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
- Maxine Brown - All In My Mind
- Etta James - At Last
- Rosie And The Originals - Angel Baby
February 16, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 16th is Aquarius.
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Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 16, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 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 birthFebruary 16, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 16, 1961 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 16, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 07:37 am and setting at 08:32 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jan 31, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Mar 02, 1961.
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Your place in the Universe on February 16, 1961
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Someone born on February 16, 1961 is:
65 years 5 months old,
or 785 months and 22 days old,
or 3416 weeks and 1 day old,
or 23913 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 16, 1961?
There are 193 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 16th 2027.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 16, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 16, 1961.
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Why 1961 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on February 16, 1961, a 1961 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to February 16, 1961 includes NASA Explorer 9 mission launched, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around February 16, 1961 included “Calcutta” by Lawrence Welk, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of February 16, 1961 included West Side Story, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
February 16, 1961 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Andy Taylor, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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