Sunday January 22, 1961: on this day

January 22, 1961 was the 22nd day of the year 1961, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 22, 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 January 22, 1961, who was born and died on January 22, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 22, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. An Enemy Of The People) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 22nd, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 22, 1961?


January 22, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 22nd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 22, 1961 can also be written as 1/22/1961 in the US and as 22/1/1961 in UK and Europe.

January 22, 1961 in January 1961 calendar

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January 22, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 22nd is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

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 22, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 22, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on January 22nd, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 22, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 22, 1961 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 22, 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 22, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 10:53 am and setting at 11:56 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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Who was born on January 22, 1961?


Famous people born on January 22, 1961:

  • Quinntin Dailey

    NBA player known for his scoring ability.

  • Daniel Johnston

    Singer-songwriter and visual artist with a cult following.

  • Barb Thomas Whitehead in Sibley

    Iowa, usa.

  • Elzo
  • Michael Hillardt
  • Kim Jin
  • Guillermo Kuitca
  • Horacio López
  • Marco Marocchi
  • Guglielmo Minervini
  • Devon Morris
  • Shigeru Nakahara
  • Masato Ōtomo
  • Cornelia Stoichiță
  • Laura Mambelli
  • Paolo Alberto Faccini
  • Manuela Minelli

Whose famous birthday is on January 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 22nd:

  • Namrata Shirodkar
    Namrata Shirodkar

    Indian actress who primarily worked in Bollywood films and won the Miss India pageant in 1993.

  • Michael Hutchence
    Michael Hutchence

    Australian singer and musician.

  • Jim Jarmusch
    Jim Jarmusch

    American film-maker with a czech-german-french-irish background.

  • Piper Laurie
    Piper Laurie

    Piper Laurie is an American actress who has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards for her performances in films like 'The Hustler' and...

  • Diane Lane
    Diane Lane

    Diane lane is an american actress known for her roles in films such as unfaithful, under the tuscan sun, and the perfect storm.

  • Linda Blair
    Linda Blair

    American model who was five years old.

  • John Hurt
    John Hurt

    British actor who is widely recognized for his tv roles as quentin crisp, the famous homosexual, in "the naked civil servant" (tv) and...

  • Sam Cooke
    Sam Cooke

    American singer with amazing singing talent.

  • Olivia d'Abo
    Olivia d'Abo

    English-american actress and singer.

  • Bill Bixby
    Bill Bixby

    American actor who charmed two generations with five tv series, including "my favorite martian", 1963, "the courtship of eddie's father" and...

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January 22, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 63 years 2 months old,

or 758 months and 25 days old,

or 3299 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23095 days old,

if you were born on January 22, 1961.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 22, 1961?

There are 281 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 22nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 22, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 22, 1961.

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January 22, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 22, 1961:

  • Absalom Wilkinson

    Absalom Wilkinson was a Welsh poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

  • Aldobrandino Malvezzi
  • Johann Meiringer

What famous deaths happened on January 22nd?

Famous deaths on January 22nd:

  • Telly Savalas
    Telly Savalas

    Telly Savalas was an American actor, singer, and businessman, best known for his role as the title character in the television series Kojak.

  • Heath Ledger
    Heath Ledger

    Australian actor.

  • Jean Simmons
    Jean Simmons

    British actress onscreen since 1944.

  • Ann Miller
    Ann Miller

    American dancer, who was a star in broadway's "sugar babies" alongside mickey rooney.

  • Liz Renay
    Liz Renay

    American exotic dancer, model and stripper.

  • Alma Rubens
    Alma Rubens

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Jobyna Ralston
    Jobyna Ralston

    Actress (wings girl shy, freshman), is killed at 66.

  • Frances Gifford
    Frances Gifford

    Emphysema deaths at 71.

  • Alan Hale
    Alan Hale

    American actor.

  • Roy Brown
    Roy Brown

    American singer-songwriter.

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January 22, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 22, 1961:

  • New Zealand - Wellington Anniversary.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. Vincent.
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January 22, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 22, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 16th and January 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 22, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 22, 1961 was Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 22, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 22, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Wonderland By Night
  2. - Are You Lonesome To-Night?
  3. - Exodus
  4. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
  5. - Calcutta

January 22, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 22, 1961 was Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 22, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 22, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Poetry In Motion
  2. - I Love You
  3. - Save The Last Dance For Me
  4. - Portrait Of My Love
  5. - Are You Lonesome Tonight?

January 22, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 22, 1961 was Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson), according to the R&B music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 22, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 22, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Shop Around
  2. - He Will Break Your Heart
  3. - Gonzo
  4. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
  5. - Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear To Tread)

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January 22, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 22, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

La notte

La notte

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michelangelo Antonioni

Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Marcello Mastroianni, Monica Vitti, Bernhard Wicki

Country: United States of America

Mein Mann, das Wirtschaftswunder

Mein Mann, das Wirtschaftswunder

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Ulrich Erfurth

Starring: Marika Rökk, Fritz Tillmann, Cornelia Froboess, Heinz Erhardt

La notte

La notte

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Michelangelo Antonioni

Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Marcello Mastroianni, Monica Vitti, Bernhard Wicki

Country: United States of America

North to Alaska

North to Alaska

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Henry Hathaway

Starring: John Wayne, Stewart Granger, Ernie Kovacs, Fabian

Country: United States of America

BUtterfield 8

BUtterfield 8

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Daniel Mann

Starring: Elizabeth Taylor, Laurence Harvey, Eddie Fisher, Dina Merrill

Country: United States of America

January 22, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 22, 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:

An Enemy of the People

An Enemy of the People

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Satyajit Ray

Cover Girl

Cover Girl

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Charles Vidor

The Avengers

The Avengers

Release year: 1960

Written by:

Directed by: Jeremiah Chechik

Starring: Patrick Macnee

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Mira Nair

Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Christophe Gans

January 22, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 22, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich by William L. Shirer

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich

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This definitive history of Hitler's rise is back in hardcover, hailed by The New York Times as "one the most important works historical of our time"

Bird Portraits In Color by Thomas S. Roberts

Bird Portraits In Color

By:

Book by Roberts Thomas S.

The Chess Players by Frances Parkinson Keyes

The Chess Players

By:

The Chess Players is an historical novel that is based on Paul Morphy's life. He is widely regarded as the first champion of chess in the world and perhaps the greatest chess player.

Pomp And Circumstance by Noel Coward

Pomp And Circumstance

By:

The first novel by the author, a hilarious comedy with absurd dialogue and bizarre situations. This is a wonderfully funny story about the manners and customs of a tropical island.

Taken At The Flood by John Gunther

Taken At The Flood

By:

Taken at Flood; The Story Of Albert D. Lasker

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Who was the US President on January 22, 1961?

On January 22, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 22, 1961?

On January 22, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 22, 1961?

On January 22, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 22nd?

January 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of January. 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 January 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Israeli-palestinian conflict - a hamas militant is shot and killed, while two other hamas members are hurt when an israeli tank fires on the gaza strip following a violent protest. israel defense forces' action is in retaliation to a shooting that lightly injured an officer and for two brief palestinian incursions into israel.
  • 2018 - Seven people were killed in clashes with security forces and worshippers who took part in an ethiopian orthodox religious celebration marking timkat (epiphany), in woldiya. this was happening over the weekend.
  • 2017 - A 7.9 magnitude earthquake strikes west of panguna in papua new guinea below bougainville island. there are no immediate reports of major injuries or casualties. the tsunami alert for papua new guinea, solomon islands and new guinea has been canceled.

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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 January 1961?

January 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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Sunday January 22, 1961