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.

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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 in December 1961 calendar

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December 19, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 19, 1961:

  • Indonesian president sukarno proclaims general mobilization.
  • British government begins process of switching to decimal coin system.
  • India annexes daman and diu, part of portuguese india.

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


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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?

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

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Discover the planets positions on December 19th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 19, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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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
    Alyssa Milano

    American actress.

  • Jake Gyllenhaal
    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
    Béatrice Dalle

    French model and actress.

  • Jennifer Beals
    Jennifer Beals

    Movie actress.

  • Tyson Beckford
    Tyson Beckford

    Renowned American model and actor.

  • Jean Genet
    Jean Genet

    French novelist, playwright, and poet.

  • Til Schweiger
    Til Schweiger

    German actor, director, and producer.

  • Kristy Swanson
    Kristy Swanson

    American actress.

  • Robert Urich
    Robert Urich

    American actor, on stage, film, and radio.

  • Ronan Farrow
    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.

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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
    Marcello Mastroianni

    Italian actor known for his roles in classic films such as La Dolce Vita and 8½.

  • Renata Tebaldi
    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
    Hope Lange

    American actress who made her first stage appearance at age 12 in 1945's "the patriots.

  • Joe Cole
    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)
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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:

  1. - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
  2. - Please Mr. Postman
  3. - Run To Him
  4. - The Twist
  5. - 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:

  1. - Poetry In Motion
  2. - Tower Of Strength
  3. - I Love You
  4. - Moon River
  5. - 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:

  1. - Please Mr. Postman
  2. - Turn On Your Love Light
  3. - Gypsy Woman
  4. - Soothe Me
  5. - There's No Other (Like My Baby)

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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:

The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone

The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone

Release year: 1961

Directed by: José Quintero

Starring: Vivien Leigh, Warren Beatty, Coral Browne, Jill St. John

Country: United States of America

Flight of the Lost Balloon

Flight of the Lost Balloon

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Nathan Juran

Starring: Mala Powers, Marshall Thompson, James Lanphier, Douglas Kennedy

The Children's Hour

The Children's Hour

Release year: 1961

Directed by: William Wyler

Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Shirley MacLaine, James Garner, Miriam Hopkins

Country: United States of America

Pocketful of Miracles

Pocketful of Miracles

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Frank Capra

Starring: Glenn Ford, Bette Davis, Hope Lange, Arthur O'Connell

Country: United States of America

Lover Come Back

Lover Come Back

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Delbert Mann

Starring: Rock Hudson, Doris Day, Tony Randall, Edie Adams

Country: United States of America

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:

Les coulisses de l'exploit

Les coulisses de l'exploit

Release year: 1961

Bonsoir

Bonsoir

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jean-Pierre Mocky

La grande farandole

La grande farandole

Release year: 1961

The Dick Van Dyke Show

The Dick Van Dyke Show

Release year: 1961

Written by:

Starring: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews

Country: United States of America

Top Cat

Top Cat

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Alberto Mar

Country: United States of America

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:

The Winter Of Our Discontent by John Steinbeck

The Winter Of Our Discontent

By:

The last novel of one America's most loved writers--a story of degeneration and corruption as well as a spiritual crisis. In awarding John Steinbeck 1962 Nobel Prize in Literature, it was stated by the Nobel committee that

Clock Without Hands by Carson McCullers

Clock Without Hands

By:

Clock Without Hands is McCullers's most powerful statement about race, class and justice. It was set in Georgia just before court-ordered integration.

I Should Have Kissed Her More by Alexander King

I Should Have Kissed Her More

By:

KING OF THE STATETELLERS - The favorite raconteur for millions of TV viewers! Bestseller of MINE ENEMY GETS OLDER, and MAY THIS HOUSE SAFE FROM TIGERS! ALEXANDER KING will tell you

Picasso'S Picassos by David Douglas Duncan

Picasso'S Picassos

By:

Pablo Picasso and Lump, his beloved dog who was immortalized in many of Picasso’s most renowned works of art, a little-known tale.

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich by William L. Shirer

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich

By:

This definitive history of Hitler's rise is back in hardcover, hailed by The New York Times as "one the most important works historical of our time"

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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.

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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."

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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.

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Tuesday December 19, 1961