What happened on Thursday November 16, 1961?

Here's what happened on November 16, 1961:

• Kennedy's Foreign Policy Address at University of Washington On November 16, 1961, President John F. Kennedy delivered a landmark foreign policy speech at the University of Washington Centennial Convocation. In this significant address, Kennedy articulated the United States' strategic approach to international relations, with a particular focus on diplomatic tensions with the Soviet Union during the height of the Cold War.
• British Commonwealth Immigration Restrictions On November 16, 1961, Great Britain implemented significant immigration policy changes, limiting the number of immigrants from Commonwealth countries. This legislative action marked a pivotal moment in British post-colonial migration policy, reflecting growing concerns about population demographics and economic pressures.

Events in 1961

November 16, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 16, 1961

Newspapers from Nov. 16, 1961

November 16, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 320th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 16, 1961 can also be written as 11/16/1961 in the US and as 16/11/1961 in UK and Europe.

November 16, 1961 in November 1961 calendar

Famous people born on November 16, 1961:

• Frank Bruno

  Renowned British professional boxer who was a heavyweight champion and popular sports personality in the UK during the late 1980s and early...

• Michele Pawk

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on November 16th

Famous people died on November 16, 1961:

• Sam Rayburn

  Sam Rayburn was an American politician who served as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives for 17 years.

• Henry Hawtrey
• Luther Reed

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on November 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 16, 1961 was Big Bad John by Jimmy Dean, according to the music chart for the week November 13th and November 19th.

1. Jimmy Dean - Big Bad John
2. Dion - Runaround Sue
3. Brenda Lee - Fool #1
4. The Dovells - Bristol Stomp
5. Gene McDaniels - Tower Of Strength

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 16, 1961 was His Latest Flame / Little Sisters by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week November 13th and November 19th.

1. Elvis Presley - His Latest Flame / Little Sisters
2. Helen Shapiro - Walking Back To Happiness
3. Cliff Richard - When The Girl In Your Arms Is The Girl In Your Heart
4. John Leyton - Wild Wind

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 16, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the music chart for the week November 13th and November 19th.

1. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
2. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Hit The Road Jack
3. Lee Dorsey - Ya Ya
4. Dion - Runaround Sue
5. Ike & Tina Turner - It's Gonna Work Out Fine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 16th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 16, 1961 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 16, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 01:36 pm and setting at 01:04 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 23, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Nov 22, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on November 16, 1961

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Someone born on November 16, 1961 is:

63 years 5 months old,

or 761 months and 28 days old,

or 3312 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23190 days old,

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

There are 186 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 16th 2025.

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

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

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