Q: What day of the week was December 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.

Q: December 21, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st is Sagittarius . Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry . 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.

Q: December 21, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?

The moon phase on December 21, 1961 was Full Moon . 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.

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

There are 240 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 21st 2024.

Q: 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.

Question 1

What day of the week was December 21, 1961?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

December 21, 1961: What happened on that day?

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Here's what happened on December 21, 1961:

Beatles record sweet georgia brown andready teddy
Jfk and british prime minister macmillan meet in bermuda
In congo, katangan prime minister moise tshombe recognizes the congolese constitution.

Question 3

December 21, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?

Accepted Answer

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

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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Question 4

December 21, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

Question 5

December 21, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?

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The moon phase on December 21, 1961 was Full Moon. 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.

Question 6

Who was born on December 21, 1961?

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Famous people born on December 21, 1961:

Francis Ng Hong kong actor and hong kong director.
Delayni Thompson Former sprinter who dominated the track in the 1980s.
Ryuji Sasai Japanese composer and bass player.
Bill Walsh American screenwriter and producer (b. 1913).
Del Wilkes American pro wrestler.
The Patriot American wrestler.
Rein Raud Estonian scholar and author.
Henry Kamel Ghanaian politician and banker (d. 2012).
Antonio Viscomi
Alberto Cristofori
Sauro Fattori
Pino Imperatore
Jon Ola Sand
Atsuko Nakajima

Question 7

Whose famous birthday is on December 21st?

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Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 21st:

Jane Fonda American actress, who has at times been a sexpot and a feminist, a politician, a producer of exercise videos, a businesswoman,...
Kiefer Sutherland British-american actor, noted family, kiefer william frederick dempsey george rufus sutherland is a twin.
Corinne Touzet French actress, comedian on tv, producer and producer of west indian descent.
Julie Delpy French actress; well-known internationally.
Jane Kaczmarek Tv actress.
Ray Romano American comedian, with a droning, worried tone, is the star of "everybody loves raymond" 1996.
Andy Dick American comedian and actor.
Paul Meurisse French actor and fianca(c), of singer edith piaf.
Steven Yeun Tv actor.
Phil Donahue American television personality.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

There are 240 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 21st 2024.

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

December 21, 1961: What famous people died on that day?

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Famous people died on December 21, 1961:

Baldo Baldi
Biagio Cavanna
Angelo Nizza

Question 11

What famous deaths happened on December 21st?

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See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 21st

Ted Healy American screenwriter and actor (d. 1937).
Billie Whitelaw Coventry (england) -- actress (omens, adding machine).
Richard Long American author and historian (d. 2013).
Ebb Fitzgerald Ebb Fitzgerald was a celebrated American author and one of the key figures of the 'Lost Generation' in 1920s Paris.
Jersee Fitzgerald Jersee Fitzgerald was a renowned American novelist of the 20th century, best known for his masterpiece 'The Great Gatsby', which is...
Trason Fitzgerald Trason Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby', which is considered a...
Hadli Fitzgerald Hadli Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, known for his novels depicting the Jazz Age.
Garrell Fitzgerald Garrell Fitzgerald was an Irish playwright and novelist, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby' and its exploration of the Jazz Age.
Keldric Fitzgerald Keldric Fitzgerald was an American novelist who is best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.
Keiston Fitzgerald Keiston Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.

Question 12

December 21, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?

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Holidays on December 21, 1961:

Roman festivals - Divalia in honour of Angerona
R.C. Saints - Saint Petrus Canisius ; formerly feast day of Thomas the apostle
Also see December 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
The summer solstice (Southern Hemisphere) or winter solstice (Northern Hemisphere), sometimes known as Yule, occurs on or very close to this date. It is an important festival in the Chinese calendar.

Question 13

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

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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.

Question 14

December 21, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

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The music chart in the USA on December 21, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens
Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes
Run To Him by Bobby Vee
The Twist by Chubby Checker
Walk On By by Leroy Van Dyke

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

December 21, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

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The music chart in the UK on December 21, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson
Tower Of Strength by Frankie Vaughan
I Love You by Cliff Richard
Moon River by Danny Williams
Save The Last Dance For Me by The Drifters

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The number 1 R&B song on December 21, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

Question 18

December 21, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

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The R&B music chart on December 21, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes
Turn On Your Love Light by Bobby Bland
Gypsy Woman by The Impressions
Soothe Me by Sims Twins
There's No Other (Like My Baby) by The Crystals

Question 19

December 21, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

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The most popular movies on December 21, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone by José Quintero
Flight of the Lost Balloon by Nathan Juran
The Children's Hour by William Wyler
Pocketful of Miracles by Frank Capra
Lover Come Back by Delbert Mann

Question 20

December 21, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

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The most popular TV Series on December 21, 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:

Les coulisses de l'exploit by
Bonsoir by Jean-Pierre Mocky
La grande farandole by
The Dick Van Dyke Show by
Top Cat by Alberto Mar

Question 21

December 21, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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The most popular and best selling books in 1961 were:

My Life In Court by Louis Nizer
Calories Don'T Count by Herman Taller
The Coming Fury by Bruce Catton
The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich by William L. Shirer
Promise At Dawn by Romain Gary

Question 22

Who was the US President on December 21, 1961?

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On December 21, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Question 23

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 21, 1961?

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On December 21, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Question 24

Who was the Pope on December 21, 1961?

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On December 21, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

Question 25

What is special about December 21st?

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December 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of December. 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 December 21st, such as:

2018 - Colombian conflict: a joint military and police operation near tumaco kills walter arizala, an ecuadorian drug dealer and farc dissident. arizala was earlier this year wanted in connection with the assassination of two ecuadorian journalists.
2017 - December 2017, melbourne car attack: nineteen victims were injured when a car crashed into pedestrians on the corner of flinders street, elizabeth street, melbourne, australia. the driver was arrested. victoria police believe the incident was a deliberate act, but not terrorist-related.
2016 - Terrorism is in indonesia: three indonesian police officers are killed in a gunfight south jakarta following the discovery of a bomb. in connection with alleged involvement in suicide bomb attack plans, fourteen people were arrested.

Find out more about December 21st

Question 26

What happened in 1961?

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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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Question 27

What was the calendar for December 1961?

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December 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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. Discover how December 1961 calendar looked like.