Thursday January 19, 1961: on this day

January 19, 1961 was the 19th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 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 January 19, 1961, who was born and died on January 19, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 19, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. An Enemy Of The People) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 19th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 19, 1961?


January 19, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 19th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 19, 1961 can also be written as 1/19/1961 in the US and as 19/1/1961 in UK and Europe.

January 19, 1961 in January 1961 calendar

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January 19, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 19, 1961:

  • 1st episode for dick van dyke show is filmed

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 19th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

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

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

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

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


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The moon phase on January 19, 1961 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 19, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 09:07 am and setting at 09:46 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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Who was born on January 19, 1961?


Famous people born on January 19, 1961:

  • Paul McCrane
    Paul McCrane

    American actor, director, and singer.

  • William Ragsdale
    William Ragsdale

    American actor.

  • Hugues Bersini

    Belgian informatician, writer of italian descent, director of iridia (artificial intelligence lab).

  • Wayne Hemingway

    Red or dead was co-founded by an english fashion designer.

  • William Ragsdale in Alaska

    Usa; actor (fright night mannequin 2, mannequin 2, smooth talk).

  • Paolo Misuri
  • Eligio Nicolini
  • Park Kyung-hoon
  • Francesco Adenti
  • Laura Guglielmi
  • Yoshimasa Hayashi
  • Jean-Patrick Lescarboura
  • Peter Mackenzie

Whose famous birthday is on January 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 19th:

  • Jenson Button
    Jenson Button

    Jenson button is an english formula one driver known for winning the 2009 formula one world championship.

  • Dolly Parton
    Dolly Parton

    American country singer, songwriter and actress.

  • Shawn Wayans
    Shawn Wayans

    Shawn wayans is a comedian, actor, writer, and producer, best known for his work on the sketch comedy show 'in living color' and the 'scary...

  • Tippi Hedren
    Tippi Hedren

    American actress, ex-fashion model and animal rights activist.

  • Logan Lerman
    Logan Lerman

    Logan lerman is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as 'the perks of being a wallflower' and the 'percy jackson' series.

  • Katey Sagal
    Katey Sagal

    American actress, best known for her role in "married with children", a popular tv series that ran from 1987 to 1997.

  • Shelley Fabares
    Shelley Fabares

    American actress, best known for her role as an american teenager on "the donna reed show" in 1950s tv.

  • Michael Crawford
    Michael Crawford

    British singer and actor who won hearts around the globe playing the role of the main character in "phantom of the opera" he is a brilliant,...

  • Guy Madison
    Guy Madison

    American actor who played the role of wild bill hickock on tv and radio.

  • Jean Stapleton
    Jean Stapleton

    American actress and singer (d. 2013).

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January 19, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 63 years 3 months old,

or 759 months and 5 days old,

or 3300 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23106 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 19, 1961?

There are 270 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 19th 2025.

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

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

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January 19, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on January 19th?

Famous deaths on January 19th:

  • Hedy Lamarr
    Hedy Lamarr

    Austrian actress, once considered the most beautiful woman in motion picture, was banned from the united states for her first film,...

  • Miguel Ferrer
    Miguel Ferrer

    American family of fame, jose ferrer was the first of five children born to rosemary clooney.

  • Paul Meurisse
    Paul Meurisse

    French actor and fianca(c), of singer edith piaf.

  • Geraldine Brooks
    Geraldine Brooks

    Actress (faraday & co.

  • Norma Varden
    Norma Varden

    Actress (loose in london).

  • Hanny Lamarr

    Invented frequency-hopping spread spectrum technology.

  • Schon Mack

    Talented musician and songwriter who made significant contributions to the music industry.

  • Thomas Alva

    Renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the development of modern electrical power systems and the invention of the radio.

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January 19, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 19, 1961:

  • Confederate Heroes Day in Texas.
  • Eastern and Oriental Orthodoxy ? Julian Calendar Theophany (Epiphany).
  • St. Mark of Ephesus feast day .
  • National Popcorn Day in United States of America, however some claim this is whatever day the Superbowl lands on.
  • The unofficial National Popcorn Day
  • Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of Sultán (Sovereignty) ? First day of the 17th month of the Bahá'f Calendar.
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January 19, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 19, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 16th and January 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 19, 1961 was Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 19, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 19, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Wonderland By Night
  2. - Are You Lonesome To-Night?
  3. - Exodus
  4. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
  5. - Calcutta

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 19, 1961 was Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 19, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 19, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Poetry In Motion
  2. - I Love You
  3. - Save The Last Dance For Me
  4. - Portrait Of My Love
  5. - Are You Lonesome Tonight?

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 19, 1961 was Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson), according to the R&B music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 19, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 19, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Shop Around
  2. - He Will Break Your Heart
  3. - Gonzo
  4. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
  5. - Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear To Tread)

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January 19, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 19, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

La notte

La notte

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michelangelo Antonioni

Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Marcello Mastroianni, Monica Vitti, Bernhard Wicki

Country: United States of America

Mein Mann, das Wirtschaftswunder

Mein Mann, das Wirtschaftswunder

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Ulrich Erfurth

Starring: Marika Rökk, Fritz Tillmann, Cornelia Froboess, Heinz Erhardt

La notte

La notte

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Michelangelo Antonioni

Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Marcello Mastroianni, Monica Vitti, Bernhard Wicki

Country: United States of America

Saturday Night and Sunday Morning

Saturday Night and Sunday Morning

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Karel Reisz

Starring: Albert Finney, Shirley Anne Field, Rachel Roberts, Hylda Baker

Country: United States of America

The Alamo

The Alamo

Release year: 1960

Directed by: John Wayne

Starring: John Wayne, Richard Widmark, Laurence Harvey, Frankie Avalon

Country: United States of America

January 19, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

An Enemy of the People

An Enemy of the People

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Satyajit Ray

No Man's Island

No Man's Island

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Ferenc Török

Cover Girl

Cover Girl

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Charles Vidor

The Avengers

The Avengers

Release year: 1960

Written by:

Directed by: Jeremiah Chechik

Starring: Patrick Macnee

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Mira Nair

January 19, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 19, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Politics Of Upheaval by Arthur Schlesinger

The Politics Of Upheaval

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The Politics of Upheaval 1935-1936 is volume 3 of Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.'s Age of Roosevelt series. It focuses on the turbulent final years of Franklin D.

Advise And Consent by Allen Drury

Advise And Consent

By:

Advice and Consent

The Nylon Pirates by Nicholas Monsarrat

The Nylon Pirates

By:

Alcestis is a British luxury cruise ship that is moored in New York. She will be embarking on a trip to South America, the Caribbean and Africa with her only passengers, businessmen facing mid-life crisis.

Folk Medicine by Deforest Clinton Jarvis

Folk Medicine

By:

Folk Medicine is an indispensable book for anyone suffering from this debilitating disease. The best-selling author of Folk Medicine concentrates his remarkable talents on providing effective and natural remedies.

Silhouette In Diamonds by Ishbel Ross

Silhouette In Diamonds

By:

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Who was the US President on January 19, 1961?

On January 19, 1961 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 19, 1961?

On January 19, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 19, 1961?

On January 19, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 19th?

January 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th day of the month of January. 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 January 19th, such as:

  • 2019 - Dissident irish republican campaign: a car bomb explodes in front of a londonderry courthouse, northern ireland. the explosion occurred as the area was being evacuated. there were no injuries. investigators believe that the new ira dissident organization is responsible for the attack.
  • 2018 - Turkish military intervention in afrin. turkey begins its military campaign to "destroy the" syrian kurdish ypg group with a cross-border artillery attack into the afrin canton.
  • 2017 - According to the syrian observatory for human rights, 12 civilians were executed in syria civil war by isil militants.

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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 January 1961?

January 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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