What happened on Tuesday December 19, 1961?

Here's what happened on December 19, 1961:

• India Annexes Goa, Daman, and Diu India annexes Goa, Daman, and Diu through a military operation called 'Operation Vijay', ending over 450 years of Portuguese colonial rule in the region. This marked a significant moment in India's post-independence territorial consolidation.
• Birth of Reggie White, NFL Legend Reggie White was born, who would become a renowned NFL defensive end, playing for the Green Bay Packers and winning Super Bowl 31. Known as the 'Minister of Defense', he was later inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
• Birth of Eric Cornell, Physicist Eric Allin Cornell was born, who would later become an American physicist and Nobel Prize laureate known for his groundbreaking work in atomic physics and Bose-Einstein condensates.
• Sukarno Declares General Mobilization Indonesian President Sukarno proclaims a general mobilization, signaling heightened national preparedness and potential military tensions during the Cold War era.
• UK Begins Decimal Currency Transition The British government initiates the process of transitioning to a decimal coin system, a significant monetary reform that would be fully implemented in 1971.

Events in 1961

December 19, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 19, 1961

Newspapers from Dec. 19, 1961

December 19, 1961 was a Tuesday and it was the 353rd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 19, 1961 can also be written as 12/19/1961 in the US and as 19/12/1961 in UK and Europe.

December 19, 1961 in December 1961 calendar

Famous people born on December 19, 1961:

• Abigail Johnson

  Prominent American business executive who serves as CEO and Chairman of Fidelity Investments, one of the largest financial services...

• Reggie White

  Legendary NFL defensive end known as the 'Minister of Defense', who played for multiple teams and was a two-time NFL 'Player of the Year'.

• Eric A. Cornell

  Prize laureate for the achievement of Bose-Einstein condensation in dilute gases of alkali atoms, and for early fundamental studies of the...

• Daniel S. Loeb

  Prominent hedge fund manager and activist investor known for his influential role in the financial sector.

• Scott Cohen (actor)
• Graham King

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on December 19th

December 19, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 19, 1961 was The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

1. The Tokens - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
2. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
3. Bobby Vee - Run To Him
4. Chubby Checker - The Twist
5. Leroy Van Dyke - Walk On By

December 19, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 19, 1961 was Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

1. Johnny Tillotson - Poetry In Motion
2. Frankie Vaughan - Tower Of Strength
3. Cliff Richard - I Love You
4. Danny Williams - Moon River
5. The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me

December 19, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 19, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

1. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
2. Bobby Bland - Turn On Your Love Light
3. The Impressions - Gypsy Woman
4. Sims Twins - Soothe Me
5. The Crystals - There's No Other (Like My Baby)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 19th is Sagittarius.

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

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December 19, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 19, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 19, 1961 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 19, 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 December 19, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 03:09 pm and setting at 05:35 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on December 19, 1961

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Someone born on December 19, 1961 is:

63 years 6 months old,

or 762 months and 7 days old,

or 3314 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23200 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 19, 1961?

There are 177 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 19, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 19, 1961.

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