Wednesday September 20, 1961: on this day

September 20, 1961 was the 263rd day of the year 1961, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is September 20, 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 September 20, 1961, who was born and died on September 20, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 20, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Take Good Care Of My Baby by Bobby Vee), movies (e.g. The Hustler, directed by Robert Rossen), TV series (e.g. Top Cat) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about September 20th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was September 20, 1961?


September 20, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 263rd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 20, 1961 can also be written as 9/20/1961 in the US and as 20/9/1961 in UK and Europe.

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September 20, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 20, 1961:

  • After 84 1 / 3 innings bill fischer gives up a base on balls
  • James meredith refused access as a student in mississippi
  • Greek general konstantinos dovas becomes prime minister of greece.

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September 20, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 20th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

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

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on September 20th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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September 20, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 20, 1961 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 20, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 04:35 pm and setting at 03:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Sep 24, 1961.

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Who was born on September 20, 1961?


Famous people born on September 20, 1961:

  • Doreen Carvajal

    Doreen Carvajal is a prominent journalist who has covered international affairs for major publications.

  • Caroline Flint

    English politician, minister of state for europe.

  • Lisa Bloom

    American television personality and lawyer.

  • Erwin Koeman

    Dutch retired football player and coach.

  • Becky Larson

    Lpga golfer.

  • James Colby
  • Paolo Beltraminelli
  • Antonella Faggi
  • Roberto Genuin
  • Filippo Piccone

Whose famous birthday is on September 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 20th:

  • Sophia Loren
    Sophia Loren

    Italian actress and beauty queen, she is considered the eighth natural wonder of the world by many.

  • Maggie Cheung
    Maggie Cheung

    Maggie cheung is a hong kong actress known for her roles in acclaimed films such as 'in the mood for love' and 'hero'.

  • Asia Argento
    Asia Argento

    Italian actress and well-known family member, dario argento is her father and daria nicolodi is her mother.

  • Jon Bernthal
    Jon Bernthal

    Jon bernthal is an american actor known for his roles in the walking dead, the punisher, and the wolf of wall street.

  • Sabine Azéma
    Sabine Azéma

    French actress and director on the film and stage, she was born to a lawyer from ra (c)union and graduated from paris conservatory.

  • Moon Bloodgood
    Moon Bloodgood

    American actress and model.

  • Monica Zetterlund
    Monica Zetterlund

    Swedish singer and actress (born 1937).

  • Ryan Donowho
    Ryan Donowho

    American producer and actor.

  • Gary Cole
    Gary Cole

    American actor.

  • Kenneth More
    Kenneth More

    British actor.

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September 20, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 6 months old,

or 750 months and 27 days old,

or 3264 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22854 days old,

if you were born on September 20, 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 September 20, 1961?

There are 157 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 20th 2024.

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

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

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September 20, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 20, 1961:

  • Guglielmo Josa
  • Andrzej Munk

What famous deaths happened on September 20th?

Famous deaths on September 20th:

  • Polly Bergen
    Polly Bergen

    American actress, singer, tv star, and businesswoman.

  • Jim Croce
    Jim Croce

    Vocalist (time in a bottle) dies in a plane accident at 30.

  • Jack Larson
    Jack Larson

    American playwright and producer of actors (d. 2015).

  • Richard Dix
    Richard Dix

    American actor.

  • Glenn Strange
    Glenn Strange

    Actor (sam, the bartender-gunsmoke), is killed at 74.

  • Roy Kinnear
    Roy Kinnear

    Actor (casanova.

  • Renatha Muller

    Renowned physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Lynnsie Johnson

    Pioneering scientist who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of genetics.

  • Lorann Koval

    Prolific writer known for her bestselling novels that captivated readers worldwide.

  • Kastin Lopez

    Acclaimed painter whose works continue to inspire art enthusiasts worldwide.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on September 20th

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September 20, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 20, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 18th and September 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 20, 1961 was Take Good Care Of My Baby by Bobby Vee, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

September 20, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on September 20, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 18th and September 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Take Good Care Of My Baby
  2. - Michael
  3. - My True Story
  4. - (Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame
  5. - Crying

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 20, 1961 was Johnny Remember Me by John Leyton, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

September 20, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on September 20, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 18th and September 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Johnny Remember Me
  2. - Reach For The Stars / Climb Ev'ry Mountain
  3. - You Don't Know
  4. - Well I Ask You
  5. - Halfway To Paradise

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 20, 1961 was My True Story by The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

September 20, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on September 20, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 18th and September 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - My True Story
  2. - Baby, You're Right
  3. - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
  4. - Bright Lights Big City
  5. - Take My Love (I Want To Give It All To You)

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September 20, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on September 20, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Hustler

The Hustler

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Robert Rossen

Starring: Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie, George C. Scott

Country: United States of America

Paris Blues

Paris Blues

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Martin Ritt

Starring: Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Sidney Poitier, Louis Armstrong

Country: United States of America

A Thunder of Drums

A Thunder of Drums

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Joseph M. Newman

Starring: Richard Boone, George Hamilton, Luana Patten, Arthur O'Connell

Devil's Partner

Devil's Partner

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Charles R. Rondeau

Starring: Edgar Buchanan, Jean Allison, Richard Crane, Spencer Carlisle

Man-Trap

Man-Trap

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Edmond O'Brien

Starring: Jeffrey Hunter, David Janssen, Stella Stevens, Elaine Devry

September 20, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on September 20, 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:

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

Ghost Squad

Ghost Squad

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Joel Souza

September 20, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on September 20, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Journey To Matecumbe by Robert Lewis Taylor

A Journey To Matecumbe

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WITH ILLUSTRATIONS by JOSEPH PAPIN This book tells the story of an adventure that takes place from the Mississippi River to the Florida Keys.

The Winter Of Our Discontent by John Steinbeck

The Winter Of Our Discontent

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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

Inside Europe Today by John Gunther

Inside Europe Today

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Views of postwar Europe

The Spanish Civil War by Hugh Thomas

The Spanish Civil War

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Hugh Thomas's The Spanish Civil War is a masterpiece of historian's art. It remains one of the most fascinating and compelling narratives about one of the most iconic and misunderstood conflicts of the 20th century.

Tropic Of Cancer by Henry Miller

Tropic Of Cancer

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Miller's first novel, a groundbreaking work of fiction, was banned in Britain for nearly thirty years. Henry Miller, a penniless writer who has yet to be published, arrived in Paris in 1930. He left behind a broken marriage and a …

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Who was the US President on September 20, 1961?

On September 20, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 20, 1961?

On September 20, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on September 20, 1961?

On September 20, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about September 20th?

September 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of September. 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 September 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - Mercury prize: wolf alice wins 2018 hyundai mercury prize with visions of a life.
  • 2017 - Economy in the united states: the u.s. federal reserve announced that its benchmark interest rate would not change in october, but it anticipates an increase at the end of 2019. it also expects three additional increases in 2018 as well as two more in 2019. the federal reserve has also announced that its balance sheet reduction program would begin in october.
  • 2016 - After street violence in the democratic republic of the congo between protesters against president joseph kabila and security force left at least 44 people dead, armed men wearing military uniforms set fire to the headquarters of the main opposition union for democracy and social progress in kinshasa (dr congo), killing at least two.

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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 September 1961?

September 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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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Wednesday September 20, 1961