Q: What day of the week was January 16, 1961?

January 16, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 16th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar. January 16, 1961 can also be written as 1/16/1961 in the US and as 16/1/1961 in UK and Europe.

Q: January 16, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn . Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry . Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

Q: January 16, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?

The moon phase on January 16, 1961 was New Moon . The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 16, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 06:45 am and setting at 06:12 pm. The previous full moon was on Jan 01, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jan 31, 1961.

Q: How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 16, 1961?

There are 250 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 16th 2025.

Q: What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 16, 1961.

Question 1

What day of the week was January 16, 1961?

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January 16, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 16th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 1961 can also be written as 1/16/1961 in the US and as 16/1/1961 in UK and Europe.

Question 2

January 16, 1961: What happened on that day?

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Here's what happened on January 16, 1961:

Conquering hero opens at anta theater nyc for 8 performances
Russian espionage ring detected in great britain.

Question 3

January 16, 1961: What were the magazines covers that day?

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Question 4

January 16, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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Question 5

January 16, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

Question 6

January 16, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?

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The moon phase on January 16, 1961 was New Moon. The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 16, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 06:45 am and setting at 06:12 pm. The previous full moon was on Jan 01, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jan 31, 1961.

Question 7

Who was born on January 16, 1961?

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Famous people born on January 16, 1961:

Craig Johnson Creator of the 'Longmire' mystery novel series.
Kenneth Sivertsen Norwegian composer and guitarist (d. 2006).
Paul Raven English bass player (killing joke prong godflesh zilch society 1 & ministry) (d. 2007.
Nicolas Miguet French journalist, businessman, and politician.
Paul Raven (musician)
Dolores Prestifilippo
Jill Sobule
Hari Varešanović
Arben Vila
Sergej Vostrikov
Pizza
Dirk De Wolf
Cherif Guettai
Ronnie Lee Gardner
Lorenzo Marronaro
Garry Nelson
José Manuel Ochotorena
Jorge Albornoz
Giancarlo Scheri

Question 8

Whose famous birthday is on January 16th?

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Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 16th:

Lin-Manuel Miranda Lin-manuel miranda is a tony award-winning actor, composer, and lyricist, best known for creating and starring in the hit broadway musical...
James May James may is a british television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known for co-presenting the motoring show top gear.
Sidharth Malhotra Sidharth malhotra is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films.
Vijay Sethupathi Vijay sethupathi is an indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema, gaining recognition for his versatile performances and...
Richard Bohringer French-senegalese singer, actor, poet, and father to actress romane bohringer.
Katy Jurado Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.
Josh Evans American actor, and a well-known family member, is the son of bob evans and ali mcgraw.
John Carpenter American director of "dark star", "halloween", 1978, and "starman", 1984.
Debbie Allen American actress and dancer, younger sister to phylicia rashad.
Ricardo Darín Argentinian actor, director, and screenwriter.

Question 9

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 16, 1961?

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There are 250 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 16th 2025.

Question 10

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 1961?

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You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 16, 1961.

Question 11

January 16, 1961: What famous people died on that day?

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Famous people died on January 16, 1961:

Max Schöne German swimmer (b. 1880).
Janos Viski Composer dies at 54.

Question 12

What famous deaths happened on January 16th?

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See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 16th

Carole Lombard American actress.
John Mortimer British screenwriter, barrister and author.
Bernard Lee London, england -- actor in james bond movies (m).
Prem Nazir Malayalam actor (born in 1926).
Akaya Kabila Former President of a country in Africa.
Alver Lindgren Prolific playwright known for his impactful dramas.
Rodrigues Alves Former President of Brazil known for modernizing the country's infrastructure.
Ndrew Wyeth Renowned American realist painter known for his rural landscapes and portraits.
Marjorie Williams Marjorie Williams was an American journalist and political columnist who wrote for publications such as Vanity Fair and The Washington Post.

Question 13

January 16, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?

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Holidays on January 16, 1961:

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - This holiday honors the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement.
National Religious Freedom Day in the United States, to commemorate the adoption of Thomas Jefferson's landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786
Teacher's Day in Thailand

Question 14

January 16, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 1961 was Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

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January 16, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

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The music chart in the USA on January 16, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra
Are You Lonesome To-Night? by Elvis Presley
Exodus by Ferrante and Teicher
Will You Love Me Tomorrow? by The Shirelles
Calcutta by Lawrence Welk

Question 16

January 16, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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The number 1 song in the UK on January 16, 1961 was Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

Question 17

January 16, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

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The music chart in the UK on January 16, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson
I Love You by Cliff Richard
Save The Last Dance For Me by The Drifters
Portrait Of My Love by Matt Monro
Are You Lonesome Tonight? by Elvis Presley

Question 18

January 16, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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The number 1 R&B song on January 16, 1961 was Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson), according to the R&B music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

Question 19

January 16, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

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The R&B music chart on January 16, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson)
He Will Break Your Heart by Jerry Butler
Gonzo by James Booker
Will You Love Me Tomorrow by The Shirelles
Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear To Tread) by Brook Benton

Question 20

January 16, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

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The most popular movies on January 16, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

La notte by Michelangelo Antonioni
Mein Mann, das Wirtschaftswunder by Ulrich Erfurth
La notte by Michelangelo Antonioni
Saturday Night and Sunday Morning by Karel Reisz
The Alamo by John Wayne

Question 21

January 16, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

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The most popular TV Series on January 16, 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:

An Enemy of the People by Satyajit Ray
No Man's Island by Ferenc Török
Cover Girl by Charles Vidor
The Avengers by Jeremiah Chechik
Vanity Fair by Mira Nair

Question 22

January 16, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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The most popular and best selling books in 1961 were:

The Snake Has All The Lines by Jean Kerr
Taken At The Flood by John Gunther
The Waste Makers by Vance Packard
The Chess Players by Frances Parkinson Keyes
The Last Of The Just by Andre Schwarz-Bart

Question 23

Who was the US President on January 16, 1961?

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On January 16, 1961 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Question 24

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 16, 1961?

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On January 16, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Question 25

Who was the Pope on January 16, 1961?

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On January 16, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

Question 26

What is special about January 16th?

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January 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of January. 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 January 16th, such as:

2019 - Manbij bombing: a suicide attack by isil in manbij, syria causes at least 19 deaths. two u.s. soldiers, one pentagon civilian and a civilian contractor were among the casualties. three other service members were also reported to have been wounded.
2018 - Aftermath of the caracas helicopter accident: yesterday's firefight between the venezuelan army and the venezuelan government resulted in oscar perez being killed. perez's family killed two police officers, seven members of his group, and six other members.
2017 - Syrian civil war: deir ez-zor offensive (january-february 2017: isil's third attack on the syrian government's forces within the city of deir ez-zor reportedly divides the government-held area in half. according to the government, the attack involves approximately 14,000 isil fighters.

Find out more about January 16th

Question 27

What happened in 1961?

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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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Question 28

What was the calendar for January 1961?

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January 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1961 calendar looked like.