What happened on Wednesday January 18, 1961?

Here's what happened on January 18, 1961:

• Sierra Leone Civil War Conclusion The devastating civil war in Sierra Leone was officially declared over, marking the end of a brutal conflict that resulted in over 50,000 fatalities and displaced approximately 2,000,000 people. This momentous event signaled the potential for national reconciliation and reconstruction after years of intense internal strife.
• Kennedy Inaugural Snowstorm A powerful nor'easter, later dubbed the 'Kennedy Inaugural Snowstorm', struck the eastern United States and Washington D.C. on the eve of President John F. Kennedy's historic presidential inauguration. The severe winter storm created challenging conditions for the incoming administration's inaugural preparations and events.
• Zanzibar Political Milestone The Afro-Shirazi party achieved a narrow political victory in Zanzibar, winning a single seat in parliament by the slimmest of margins - just one vote. This razor-thin electoral result highlighted the intense political competition and democratic processes in the region during a period of significant political transformation.

Events in 1961

January 18, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 18, 1961

Newspapers from Jan. 18, 1961

January 18, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 18th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 18, 1961 can also be written as 1/18/1961 in the US and as 18/1/1961 in UK and Europe.

January 18, 1961 in January 1961 calendar

Famous people born on January 18, 1961:

• Mark Messier

  Legendary NHL player who played for Edmonton Oilers and New York Rangers, winning six Stanley Cup championships and known as one of the...

• Mark Rylance

  Acclaimed English actor and playwright, known for his stage work and Oscar-winning film performances.

• Peter Beardsley

  Renowned English footballer who played for multiple clubs including Liverpool and Newcastle United, and represented England's national team.

• Bob Peterson

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on January 18th

Famous people died on January 18, 1961:

• George Holland Sabine

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on January 18th

January 18, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 18, 1961 was Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

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

January 18, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 18, 1961 was Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

1. Johnny Tillotson - Poetry In Motion
2. Cliff Richard - I Love You
3. The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
4. Matt Monro - Portrait Of My Love
5. Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome Tonight?

January 18, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 18, 1961 was Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson), according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 18th is Capricorn.

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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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January 18, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 18, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 18, 1961 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 18, 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 18, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 08:26 am and setting at 08:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 01, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jan 31, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on January 18, 1961

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Someone born on January 18, 1961 is:

64 years 3 months old,

or 771 months and 5 days old,

or 3353 weeks

or 23471 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 18, 1961?

There are 270 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 18th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 18, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 18, 1961.

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