What happened on Thursday September 21, 1961?

Here's what happened on September 21, 1961:

• Disney's Television Transition to Color and NBC Walt Disney's anthology television series transitioned from ABC to NBC, rebranding as 'Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color' and beginning color broadcasts, marking a significant moment in television entertainment history.
• CH-47 Chinook Helicopter's First Flight The Boeing Vertol CH-47 Chinook, a tandem rotor military transport helicopter, made its maiden flight, marking a significant milestone in military aviation technology.
• OAS Political Disruption in French Media The Organisation de l'Armée Secrète (OAS), a far-right paramilitary organization, attempted to broadcast an anti-Charles de Gaulle message during French television programming, highlighting political tensions in early 1960s France.
• Historic English Channel Round Trip Swim Antonio Abertondo successfully completed a remarkable round trip swim across the English Channel, demonstrating extraordinary endurance and swimming prowess.
• Deutsche Oper Berlin Reopens The historic Deutsche Opernhaus in Berlin's Charlottenburg neighborhood was restored and reopened as the Deutsche Oper Berlin, symbolizing cultural reconstruction in post-war Germany.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Sep. 21, 1961

Newspapers from Sep. 21, 1961

September 21, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 264th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 21, 1961 can also be written as 9/21/1961 in the US and as 21/9/1961 in UK and Europe.

September 21, 1961 in September 1961 calendar

Famous people born on September 21, 1961:

• Nancy Travis

  Accomplished American actress known for her roles in television series like 'Last Man Standing' and films such as 'Three Men and a Baby'.

• Serena Scott Thomas
• Philippe Anziani
• Andy Lau

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on September 21st

Famous people died on September 21, 1961:

• Maurice Delage
• Earle Dickson

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on September 21st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 21, 1961 was Take Good Care Of My Baby by Bobby Vee, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

1. Bobby Vee - Take Good Care Of My Baby
2. The Highwaymen - Michael
3. The Jive Five - My True Story
4. Elvis Presley - (Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame
5. Roy Orbison - Crying

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 21, 1961 was Johnny Remember Me by John Leyton, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

1. John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me
2. Shirley Bassey - Reach For The Stars / Climb Ev'ry Mountain
3. Helen Shapiro - You Don't Know
4. Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
5. Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 21, 1961 was My True Story by The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

1. The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra - My True Story
2. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Baby, You're Right
3. Ike & Tina Turner - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
4. Jimmy Reed - Bright Lights Big City
5. Little Willie John - Take My Love (I Want To Give It All To You)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 21st is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 21, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 05:21 pm and setting at 04:14 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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Your place in the Universe on September 21, 1961

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Someone born on September 21, 1961 is:

63 years 7 months old,

or 763 months and 2 days old,

or 3317 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23225 days old,

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

There are 151 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 21st 2025.

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

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

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