What happened on Thursday December 21, 1961?

Here's what happened on December 21, 1961:

• Kennedy-MacMillan Diplomatic Meeting US President John F. Kennedy and British Prime Minister Harold MacMillan held a significant diplomatic meeting in Bermuda, likely discussing Cold War strategies and international relations during a critical period of global tensions.
• Congo Constitutional Recognition In a pivotal moment for the Congo's political landscape, Prime Minister Moise Tshombe officially recognized the Congolese constitution, signaling a potential step towards political stability in the post-colonial era.
• Kennedy Puerto Rico Visit US President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy visited Puerto Rico, marking an important diplomatic and cultural engagement. This visit was notably the last official sitting presidential visit to the territory until Barack Obama in 2011.
• Beatles Recording Session The Beatles recorded two songs: 'Sweet Georgia Brown' and 'Ready Teddy', showcasing their early musical development and expanding their repertoire before their global breakthrough.
• Joe Gallo Criminal Sentencing Notorious gangster Joe Gallo was sentenced to 7 to 14 years in state prison for extortion, representing a significant law enforcement action against organized crime in the early 1960s.
• UK Music Chart Topper 'Poetry In Motion' by Johnny Tillotson was the number one song in the United Kingdom, reflecting the popular music trends of the early 1960s.
• US Music Chart Topper 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' by The Tokens was the number one song in the United States, representing a significant moment in the pop music landscape of 1961.
• Trevor Bayliss Cricket Career Milestone Trevor Bayliss, a notable New South Wales batsman, was recognized in the cricket world during this period, marking an important moment in his early professional career.

Events in 1961

December 21, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 21, 1961

Newspapers from Dec. 21, 1961

December 21, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 355th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 21, 1961 can also be written as 12/21/1961 in the US and as 21/12/1961 in UK and Europe.

December 21, 1961 in December 1961 calendar

Famous people born on December 21, 1961:

• Francis Ng

  Prominent Hong Kong actor and film director known for his versatile roles in action and drama films.

• Bill Walsh

  Influential American screenwriter and television producer who made significant contributions to the entertainment industry.

• The Patriot

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on December 21st

Famous people died on December 21, 1961:

• Baldo Baldi
• Biagio Cavanna
• Angelo Nizza

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on December 21st

December 21, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 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 21, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 21, 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 21, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 21, 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 21st 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 21, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 21, 1961 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 21, 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 21, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:37 pm and setting at 07:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 22, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1962.

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Someone born on December 21, 1961 is:

63 years 4 months old,

or 760 months and 23 days old,

or 3307 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23155 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 21, 1961?

There are 221 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 21, 1961.

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