What happened on Monday November 20, 1961?

Here's what happened on November 20, 1961:

• Kennedy Ends Cuban Naval Blockade President John F. Kennedy officially terminated the naval blockade of Cuba following the Soviet Union's removal of nuclear missile installations, marking a critical de-escalation of the Cuban Missile Crisis and reducing Cold War tensions.
• WPLG TV Channel 10 Launches in Miami WPLG-TV, an ABC affiliate television station, began broadcasting in Miami, Florida, expanding local media coverage and entertainment options for South Florida residents.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Nov. 20, 1961

Newspapers from Nov. 20, 1961

November 20, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 324th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 20, 1961 can also be written as 11/20/1961 in the US and as 20/11/1961 in UK and Europe.

November 20, 1961 in November 1961 calendar

Famous people born on November 20, 1961:

• Meg Ryan

  Iconic Hollywood actress famous for romantic comedies in the 1980s and 1990s.

• Pierre Hermé

  Renowned French pastry chef famous for innovative macarons and groundbreaking culinary artistry.

• Jim Brickman

  Popular American pianist and singer-songwriter known for his contemporary instrumental and romantic music.

• Phil Joanou
• Larry Karaszewski

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on November 20th

Famous people died on November 20, 1961:

• Eugenio Masè Dari

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on November 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 20, 1961 was Big Bad John by Jimmy Dean, according to the music chart for the week November 20th and November 26th.

1. Jimmy Dean - Big Bad John
2. Dion - Runaround Sue
3. Brenda Lee - Fool #1
4. James Darren - Goodbye Cruel World
5. The Dovells - Bristol Stomp

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 20, 1961 was His Latest Flame / Little Sisters by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week November 20th and November 26th.

1. Elvis Presley - His Latest Flame / Little Sisters
2. Helen Shapiro - Walking Back To Happiness
3. Cliff Richard - When The Girl In Your Arms Is The Girl In Your Heart
4. John Leyton - Wild Wind

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 20, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the music chart for the week November 20th and November 26th.

1. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
2. The Shirelles - Big John
3. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Hit The Road Jack
4. Lee Dorsey - Ya Ya
5. Freddy King - I'm Tore Down

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 20th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 20, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 03:55 pm and setting at 05:39 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 23, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Nov 22, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on November 20, 1961

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Someone born on November 20, 1961 is:

63 years 5 months old,

or 761 months and 13 days old,

or 3310 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23175 days old,

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

There are 201 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday November 20th 2025.

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

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

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