What happened on Saturday September 16, 1961?

Here's what happened on September 16, 1961:

• USSR Conducts Nuclear Test The Soviet Union performed a nuclear test at the Novaya Zemlya test site, contributing to the ongoing nuclear arms race and Cold War tensions during the early 1960s.
• Devastating Typhoon Nancy Strikes Osaka Typhoon Nancy, recorded as potentially having the strongest winds ever measured in a tropical cyclone, made a catastrophic landfall in Osaka, Japan. The typhoon resulted in 173 fatalities, causing significant destruction and highlighting the immense destructive potential of extreme weather events.
• U.S. Hurricane Weather Modification Experiment The United States National Hurricane Research Project conducted a groundbreaking experiment by dropping eight cylinders of silver iodide into the eyewall of Hurricane Esther, successfully reducing wind speed by approximately 10%. This experiment gave rise to Project Stormfury, an ambitious attempt to understand and potentially control hurricane dynamics.
• Pakistan Establishes Space Research Commission Pakistan founded its Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission, appointing the renowned physicist Abdus Salam as its first head. This marked a significant milestone in Pakistan's scientific and technological development, signaling the nation's commitment to space research and exploration.
• CDU Loses West German Election In a significant political shift, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) was defeated in the West German election, potentially indicating changing political dynamics and voter sentiment in post-war West Germany.
• Tragic Crush at Ibrox Stadium A fatal crowd crush occurred on Stairway 13 at Glasgow Rangers' Ibrox Stadium, resulting in two fan fatalities. This incident highlighted critical safety concerns in sports venues and crowd management.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Sep. 16, 1961

Newspapers from Sep. 16, 1961

September 16, 1961 was a Saturday and it was the 259th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 16, 1961 can also be written as 9/16/1961 in the US and as 16/9/1961 in UK and Europe.

September 16, 1961 in September 1961 calendar

Famous people born on September 16, 1961:

• Dan Marino

  Hall of Fame NFL quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, considered one of the greatest passers in football history.

• William M "Bill" Hicks

  Legendary stand-up comedian known for his provocative, philosophical, and satirical comedy that challenged societal norms.

• Bilinda Butcher

  Key member of the influential alternative rock band My Bloody Valentine, known for her distinctive vocal and guitar contributions to the...

• Paone Cecchi

  Italian journalist, television producer, and media communication academic who has contributed significantly to media education and...

• Alessandro Cecchi Paone

  Italian media personality, journalist, and television host known for his work in science communication and entertainment.

• Eric Jalton

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on September 16th

Famous people died on September 16, 1961:

• Hasan Polatkan

  Turkish politician, 15th turkish minister of finance (b. 1915).

• Sven Colliander

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on September 16th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 16, 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 16, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 16, 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 16th 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 16, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 16, 1961 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 16, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 12:48 pm and setting at 11:05 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 16, 1961

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Someone born on September 16, 1961 is:

63 years 7 months old,

or 763 months and 7 days old,

or 3318 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23230 days old,

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

There are 146 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 16th 2025.

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

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

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