What happened on Saturday January 21, 1961?

Here's what happened on January 21, 1961:

• Kennedy's First Presidential Appointment John F. Kennedy signed an appointment document naming Kenneth O'Donnell as Special Assistant to the President, marking his first official act in the Oval Office. This document was unique in that it lacked Dean Rusk's signature as Secretary of State, as Rusk was not yet sworn in at the time.
• Portuguese Rebels Hijack Santa Maria Cruise Ship A group of Portuguese rebels seized the cruise ship Santa Maria, an audacious maritime hijacking that drew international attention and highlighted political tensions in Portugal during the Estado Novo regime.
• Poulenc's 'Gloria' Premieres in Boston Composer Francis Poulenc's significant choral work 'Gloria' was premiered by the Boston Symphony and Chorus Pro Musica, conducted by Charles Münch, marking an important moment in 20th-century classical music.
• Conquering Hero Closes on Broadway The theatrical production 'Conquering Hero' concluded its brief run at the ANTA Theater in New York City after just 8 performances, indicating a less successful theatrical venture.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Jan. 21, 1961

Newspapers from Jan. 21, 1961

January 21, 1961 was a Saturday and it was the 21st day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 21, 1961 can also be written as 1/21/1961 in the US and as 21/1/1961 in UK and Europe.

January 21, 1961 in January 1961 calendar

Famous people born on January 21, 1961:

• Cornelia Pröll

  Renowned Austrian alpine ski racer who competed at the highest international levels during the 1980s, known for her exceptional downhill and...

• Gabrielle Carteris in Phoenix

  American actress best known for her role as Andrea Zuckerman in the popular TV series 'Beverly Hills, 90210'.

• Kevin Cramer

  American politician serving as a United States Senator from North Dakota, known for his conservative political stance.

• Antonio Marras
• Ivo Pukanić Croatian journalist (d. 2008)

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on January 21st

Famous people died on January 21, 1961:

• Blaise Cendrars

  Blaise Cendrars was a Swiss-born writer and poet known for his modernist works and influence on literature.

• Paul Romano

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on January 21st

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

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

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 21, 1961 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 21, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 10:19 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 21, 1961

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Someone born on January 21, 1961 is:

64 years 3 months old,

or 771 months and 2 days old,

or 3352 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23468 days old,

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

There are 273 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 21st 2026.

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

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

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