Thursday October 19, 1961: on this day

October 19, 1961 was the 292nd day of the year 1961, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 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 October 19, 1961, who was born and died on October 19, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 19, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles), movies (e.g. El Cid, directed by Anthony Mann), TV series (e.g. The Dick Van Dyke Show) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 19, 1961?


October 19, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 292nd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 19, 1961 can also be written as 10/19/1961 in the US and as 19/10/1961 in UK and Europe.

October 19, 1961 in October 1961 calendar

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October 19, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 19, 1961:

  • The arab league takes over protecting kuwait the last british troops leave.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 19th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

Discover the Ox personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Birth chart on this day

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

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


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The moon phase on October 19, 1961 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 19, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 03:57 pm and setting at 03:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 1961.

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Who was born on October 19, 1961?


Famous people born on October 19, 1961:

  • Tim Belcher

    American baseball player.

  • Cliff Lyons

    Australian rugby league player and coach.

  • Sunny Deol

    Indian actor and producer.

  • Wynton Marsalis

    Musician.

  • Erin Moran

    Actress.

  • Rick Moody

    Novelist.

  • Tracy Griffith
    Tracy Griffith
  • Kevin O'Callaghan
  • Pedro Garay
  • David Egerton
  • Mauro Libè
  • Francesco Mollame
  • Juan Carlos Navarro
  • Albert Kidd
  • María Adela Alvarado
  • José Rosas Aispuro
  • Timothy Wayne «Tim» Belcher

Whose famous birthday is on October 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 19th:

  • John Le Carre
    John Le Carre

    John le carre was a british author known for his espionage novels, including 'the spy who came in from the cold' and 'tinker, tailor,...

  • Trey Parker
    Trey Parker

    Trey parker is a director best known for co-creating the animated television series south park.

  • Sunny Deol
    Sunny Deol

    Sunny deol is an indian actor known for his action-packed roles in bollywood films.

  • George C. Scott
    George C. Scott

    George c. scott was an american actor known for his powerful performances in films such as patton and dr.

  • Sylvia Browne
    Sylvia Browne

    American psychic and gifted woman who founded nirvana foundation for psychic research, in 1974.

  • John Lithgow
    John Lithgow

    American actor who can do comedy and drama.

  • Jon Favreau
    Jon Favreau

    American actor, writer, and director.

  • Michael Gambon
    Michael Gambon

    English actor (singing detective paris at night).

  • Robert Reed
    Robert Reed

    American actor most well-known for his role as paterfamilias mike brady on the tv series "the brady bunch", a funny, corny, and endearing...

  • George Nader
    George Nader

    American actor.

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


You are 62 years 6 months old,

or 750 months and 1 day old,

or 3261 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22829 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 19, 1961?

There are 182 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 19th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 19, 1961:

  • Mihail Sadoveanu

    Mihail Sadoveanu was a renowned Romanian writer and businessman who owned and operated a publishing house in the early 20th century.

  • Şemsettin Günaltay

    Turkish historian and politician, 9th prime minister of turkey (b. 1883).

  • Benjamin Merkelbach

    At 60, the city builder and architect of amsterdam dies.

  • John Axel Fernstrom

    Composer dies at 63.

  • Sergio Osmeña
  • Werner Jaeger
  • Werner Wilhelm Jaeger

What famous deaths happened on October 19th?

Famous deaths on October 19th:

  • George Wallace
    George Wallace

    American politician, who served three terms as the democratic governor for alabama beginning in 1963.

  • Lynda Bellingham
    Lynda Bellingham

    Canadian actress in tv commercials, movies and series.

  • Phyllis Kirk
    Phyllis Kirk

    American actress (d. 2006).

  • Martha Raye
    Martha Raye

    American entertainer.

  • Gig Young
    Gig Young

    American actor.

  • John Hodiak
    John Hodiak

    American actor who started his career in radio and film.

  • Joseph Wiseman
    Joseph Wiseman

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2009.

  • Rudy Ray Moore
    Rudy Ray Moore

    American comedian and actor (dolemite), (born 1937).

  • Edwyna Wynn

    Known for her comedic roles in classic Hollywood films.

  • Johanthan Swift

    Irish satirist, essayist, and political pamphleteer best known for Gulliver's Travels.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 19th

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


Holidays on October 19, 1961:

  • Niue - Constitution Day in honour of the country's independence (self-governing in free association with New Zealand) in 1974.
  • Brazil - Independence Day of State of Piauf
  • Albania - Mother Teresa Day.
  • Also see October 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Roman Catholic Saints - Saints Jean de BrTbeuf, Isaac Jogues, and Companions; Saint Frideswide
  • Roman festivals - Armilustrium in honor of Mars
  • French Republican Calendar - Tomate (Tomato) Day, twenty-eighth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
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October 19, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

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


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 19, 1961 was Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

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

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

  1. - Hit The Road Jack
  2. - Runaround Sue
  3. - Bristol Stomp
  4. - Crying
  5. - You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 19, 1961 was Walking Back To Happiness by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

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

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

  1. - Walking Back To Happiness
  2. - Michael
  3. - Kon-Tiki
  4. - Jealousy
  5. - Wild Wind

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 19, 1961 was Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles and his Orchestra, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

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

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

  1. - Hit The Road Jack
  2. - Ya Ya
  3. - Please Mr. Postman
  4. - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
  5. - Runaround Sue

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

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

El Cid

El Cid

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Anthony Mann

Starring: Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren, Raf Vallone, Geneviève Page

Country: United States of America

The Mask

The Mask

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Julian Roffman

Starring: Paul Stevens, Claudette Nevins, Bill Walker, Anne Collings

The Giant of Metropolis

The Giant of Metropolis

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Umberto Scarpelli

Starring: Gordon Mitchell, Bella Cortez, Roldano Lupi, Marietto

West Side Story

West Side Story

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise

Starring: Natalie Wood, George Chakiris, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn

Country: United States of America

Through a Glass Darkly

Through a Glass Darkly

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Ingmar Bergman

Starring: Harriet Andersson, Gunnar Björnstrand, Max von Sydow, Lars Passgård

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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

Father of the Bride

Father of the Bride

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Gary Alazraki

Car 54, Where Are You?

Car 54, Where Are You?

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Bill Fishman

Hamlet

Hamlet

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michael Almereyda

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

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

Clock Without Hands by Carson McCullers

Clock Without Hands

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

The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford

The Incredible Journey

By:

Their instincts told them to go west. So the Labrador retriever, the bull terrier, and the Siamese, a young Labrador retriever set off through Canada.

A Nation Of Sheep by William J. Lederer

A Nation Of Sheep

By:

Nation Of Sheep A, William J. Lederer

The White Rajah by Nicholas Monsarrat

The White Rajah

By:

The white rajah.

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

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Who was the US President on October 19, 1961?

On October 19, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 19, 1961?

On October 19, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about October 19th?

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

  • 2018 - The sagrada familia, barcelona receives a building permit 136 years after it began construction.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: a taliban attack on an army base in kandahar province has claimed the lives of at least 43 afghan soldiers. the attack also claimed the lives of around 10 taliban fighters.
  • 2016 - Eight people are injured in portland by a natural gas explosion.

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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 October 1961?

October 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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Thursday October 19, 1961