What happened on Friday January 20, 1961?

Here's what happened on January 20, 1961:

• John F. Kennedy Presidential Inauguration John F. Kennedy was inaugurated as the 35th President of the United States at the East Portico of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in as Vice President. The inaugural address emphasized themes of international relations, sacrifice, and the importance of liberty. Kennedy became the youngest elected president and the first Catholic to hold the office, marking a significant moment in American political history.
• Pre-inaugural Hollywood Fundraising Ball Frank Sinatra and Peter Lawford organized and hosted a pre-inaugural ball at the D.C. Armory, which was attended by many Hollywood stars and successfully raised $1.7 million for the Democratic Party, showcasing the entertainment industry's political engagement.
• Inaugural Nor'easter Challenges Inauguration A major winter storm, known as the inaugural nor'easter, caused significant snowfall and logistical challenges in Washington, D.C. Despite the harsh weather conditions, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and local authorities worked diligently to clear the streets, ensuring the inauguration proceeded smoothly.
• Archbishop of Canterbury Appointment Arthur M. Ramsay becomes the Archbishop of Canterbury, a significant leadership role in the Church of England.
• Yugoslav Political Defection Yugoslav ex-Vice-President Milovan Djilas flees, indicating political tensions and potential dissent within the Yugoslav political landscape.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Jan. 20, 1961

Newspapers from Jan. 20, 1961

January 20, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 20th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 20, 1961 can also be written as 1/20/1961 in the US and as 20/1/1961 in UK and Europe.

January 20, 1961 in January 1961 calendar

Famous people died on January 20, 1961:

• Joseph A. A. Burnquist
• Svetislav Hođera

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on January 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 20, 1961 was Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

1. Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra - Wonderland By Night
2. Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome To-Night?
3. Ferrante and Teicher - Exodus
4. The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
5. Lawrence Welk - Calcutta

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 20, 1961 was Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

1. Johnny Tillotson - Poetry In Motion
2. Cliff Richard - I Love You
3. The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
4. Matt Monro - Portrait Of My Love
5. Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome Tonight?

January 20, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 20, 1961 was Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson), according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

1. The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson) - Shop Around
2. Jerry Butler - He Will Break Your Heart
3. James Booker - Gonzo
4. The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
5. Brook Benton - Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear To Tread)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 20th is Aquarius.

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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 20, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 20, 1961 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 20, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 09:45 am and setting at 10:52 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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Your place in the Universe on January 20, 1961

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Someone born on January 20, 1961 is:

64 years 3 months old,

or 771 months and 3 days old,

or 3352 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23469 days old,

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

There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 20th 2026.

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

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

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