Tuesday December 19, 1961: on this day
December 19, 1961 was the 353rd day of the year 1961, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is December 19, 1961 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 19, 1961, who was born and died on December 19, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 19, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens), movies (e.g. The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone, directed by José Quintero), TV series (e.g. Les Coulisses De L'Exploit) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 19th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 19, 1961?
- December 19, 1961: What happened on that day?
- December 19, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 19, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 19, 1961?
- December 19, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 19, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- December 19, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 19, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- December 19, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 19, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 19, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 19, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 19, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on December 19, 1961?
What day of the week was December 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: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 19th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
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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December 19, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 19, 1961 was Full Moon.
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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Get your map!Who was born on December 19, 1961?
Famous people born on December 19, 1961:
- Abigail Johnson
American financial services executive.
- Reggie White
American athlete.
- Matthew Waterhouse
English actor and author.
- Joash Cornell
Joash Cornell is a prominent physicist recognized for his work in the field of quantum mechanics.
- Scott Cohen
American actor.
- Eric Allin Cornell
American physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate.
- Eric Cornell
American nobel prize winner in physics and academics.
- Daniel S. Loeb
Businessman.
- Angie Stone
Musician.
- Patrick Foran
American member of an aircraft maintenance team, the 128th air refueling group (wisconsin national guard specialist team).
- Scott Cohen (actor)
- Bernard Makuza
- Mauro Galvão
- Soane Patita Paini Mafi
- Giovanni Boncoddo
- Walter Argentin
Whose famous birthday is on December 19th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 19th:
- Alyssa Milano
American actress.
- Jake Gyllenhaal
American actor who appeared in "october sky" was nominated for an independent spirit award as best actor in "donnie darko" and for an...
- Béatrice Dalle
French model and actress.
- Jennifer Beals
Movie actress.
- Tyson Beckford
Renowned American model and actor.
- Jean Genet
French novelist, playwright, and poet.
- Til Schweiger
German actor, director, and producer.
- Kristy Swanson
American actress.
- Robert Urich
American actor, on stage, film, and radio.
- Ronan Farrow
American human rights activist, journalist and lawyer.
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December 19, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 4 months old,
or 748 months and 6 days old,
or 3253 weeks and 2 days old,
or 22773 days old,
if you were born on December 19, 1961.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 19, 1961?
There are 239 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 19th 2024.
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.
December 19, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 19, 1961:
- Clotilde Brière
French novelist known for her works depicting rural life.
- John Van Alphen
What famous deaths happened on December 19th?
Famous deaths on December 19th:
- Marcello Mastroianni
Italian actor known for his roles in classic films such as La Dolce Vita and 8½.
- Renata Tebaldi
Italian operatic singer and lyrico spinto soprano, she is widely regarded as one of the most important italian lyrico singto sopranos.
- Hope Lange
American actress who made her first stage appearance at age 12 in 1945's "the patriots.
- Joe Cole
American rock music roadie (born 1961).
- Adalei Bronte
Adalei Bronte was a renowned English novelist, best known for her classic novel 'Wuthering Heights'.
- Daxtin Bronte
Daxtin Bronte was a renowned English novelist known for her classic novel 'Wuthering Heights', which explored themes of love, passion, and...
- Haeven Bronte
Haeven Bronte was a renowned English novelist known for her classic novel 'Wuthering Heights'.
- Adriella Brontë
Adriella Brontë was a British novelist and poet, best known for her novel 'Wuthering Heights'.
- Harly Bronte
Harly Bronte was a renowned English novelist and poet, best known for her novel 'Wuthering Heights'.
- Alexea Brontë
Alexea Brontë was an English novelist and poet, best known for her novel 'Wuthering Heights'.
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December 19, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 19, 1961:
- 2003 - the events of the fictional docu-drama The Day Britain Stopped take place.
- Roman festivals - Opalia
- Also see December 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
December 19, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 19, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 18th and December 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
December 19, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 19, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Tokens - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
- The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
- Bobby Vee - Run To Him
- Chubby Checker - The Twist
- 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.
December 19, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 19, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Johnny Tillotson - Poetry In Motion
- Frankie Vaughan - Tower Of Strength
- Cliff Richard - I Love You
- Danny Williams - Moon River
- 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 R&B music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.
December 19, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 19, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
- Bobby Bland - Turn On Your Love Light
- The Impressions - Gypsy Woman
- Sims Twins - Soothe Me
- The Crystals - There's No Other (Like My Baby)
December 19, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 19, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 19, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 19, 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:
December 19, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 19, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on December 19, 1961?
On December 19, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 19, 1961?
On December 19, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 19, 1961?
On December 19, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about December 19th?
December 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th day of the month of December. 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 December 19th, such as:
- 2018 - American intervention in syria, syrian civil war. the pentagon reported that it began withdrawing u.s. forces from syria. a spokesperson for the pentagon stated that the coalition had liberated isil-held territory, but that the campaign is still not over.
- 2017 - Houthis claim that they launched a volcano-h-2 missile at al-yamah palace, saudi capital. the missile was intercepted south-bound of riyadh, and did not cause any casualties, according to the saudis.
- 2016 - Andrei karlov assassinated: a gun attack on an ankara art gallery kills andrei karlov, the russian ambassador to turkey. russia labels the assassin, a 22-year-old police officer mevlut mert alintas (terrorist), mevlut cavusoglu, turkish foreign minister, travels to moscow for a trilateral meeting about syria. he stated that "the incident will have no impact on relations between turkey and russia."
What happened in 1961?
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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What was the calendar for December 1961?
December 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.