What happened on Wednesday December 20, 1961?

Here's what happened on December 20, 1961:

• Death of Moss Hart, Renowned American Playwright Moss Hart, a celebrated American dramatist famous for his play 'You Can't Take It with You', died at the age of 57. Hart was a significant figure in 20th-century American theater, known for his comedic and insightful works.
• Death of Earle Page, Former Australian Prime Minister Earle Page, who served as the eleventh Prime Minister of Australia, passed away on this date. Page was a significant political figure in Australian history, known for his leadership and contributions to national governance.
• Birth of Mohammad Fouad, Arab Entertainment Icon Mohammad Fouad, a prominent Arab singer and actor, was born on this date. He would go on to become a significant cultural figure in the Arab entertainment industry, known for his versatile talents in music and acting.

Events in 1961

December 20, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 20, 1961

Newspapers from Dec. 20, 1961

December 20, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 354th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 20, 1961 can also be written as 12/20/1961 in the US and as 20/12/1961 in UK and Europe.

December 20, 1961 in December 1961 calendar

Famous people born on December 20, 1961:

• Reggie White

  NFL Hall of Fame defensive end, nicknamed 'The Minister of Defense', who played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers.

• Abigail Johnson

  CEO of Fidelity Investments, one of the largest financial services companies in the world.

• Eric Allin Cornell

  Nobel Prize-winning physicist known for his groundbreaking work in creating the first Bose-Einstein condensate.

• Freddie Spencer

  Legendary American motorcycle racer who was a three-time world champion in Grand Prix motorcycle racing.

• Nate Newton

  NFL guard who played for the Dallas Cowboys, known for his significant contributions to the team during the 1990s.

• Mohammad Fouad

  Prominent Egyptian singer-songwriter and actor known for his contributions to Arabic pop music.

• Tommaso Chieffi

  Italian professional team sailor who, alongside his brother Enrico, won world championships in sailing in 1995.

• Yvan Le Bolloch
• Sion Sono
• Vik Muniz

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on December 20th

Famous people died on December 20, 1961:

• Moss Hart

  Renowned American playwright and theater director who significantly contributed to Broadway's golden age, collaborating with George S....

• Earle Page

  Australian soldier and politician, 11th prime minister of australia (b. 1880).

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on December 20th

December 20, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 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 20, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 20, 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 20, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 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 20th 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 20, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 20, 1961 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 20, 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 20, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 03:50 pm and setting at 06:35 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 20, 1961

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Someone born on December 20, 1961 is:

63 years 4 months old,

or 760 months and 24 days old,

or 3308 weeks

or 23156 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 20, 1961?

There are 220 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 20, 1961.

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