Saturday December 23, 1961: on this day

December 23, 1961 was a Saturday and it was the 357th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 1961 can also be written as 12/23/1961 in the US and as 23/12/1961 in UK and Europe.

December 23, 1961 in December 1961 calendar

Here's what happened on December 23, 1961:

• Kicu tv channel 43 in visalia-fresno, ca (ind) begins broadcasting
• Fidel castro announces cuba will release 1,113 prisoners from failed 1961 bay of pigs invasion for us$62 million worth of food and medical supplies.
• Train accident in italy, 70 die.
• Luxembourg's national holiday, the grand duke's official birthday, is set on june 23 by grand ducal decree.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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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December 23, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 23, 1961 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 23, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 06:20 pm and setting at 09:05 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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Your place in the Universe on December 23, 1961

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Famous people born on December 23, 1961:

• Lorna Tolentino

  Producer and actress from the philippines.

• Carol Smillie

  British television personality.

• Ketan Patel

  Academic and biologist from kenyan-english.

• Ezzat el Kamhawi

  Egyptian journalist and author.

• Roberto Cingolani
• Giorgio Fede
• ʿIzzat al-Qamḥāwī
• Jean-Philippe Rohr
• Amara Simba
• Angelo De Robertis

Whose famous birthday is on December 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 23rd:

• Corey Haim

  Corey Haim was a Canadian actor known for his roles in 1980s films like 'The Lost Boys'.

• Estella Warren

  Canadian actress and model.

• Marie Bell

  From 1924 to 1973, french actresses on the screen.

• Donna Tartt

  American author.

• Joan Severance

  American model actress and producer.

• Finn Wolfhard

  Finn Wolfhard is a Canadian actor known for his role in Stranger Things and co-founder of the production company, Sun MGMT.

• Robert Bly

  American poet, translator and editor.

• Esther Phillips

  American singer best known for her r&b vocals.

• Harry Shearer

  American actor, director, and satirical writer.

• Elizabeth Hartman

  Actress (fixer patch of blue, patch of blue), is killed at 45.

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You are 62 years 3 months old,

or 747 months and 27 days old,

or 3251 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22763 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 23, 1961?

There are 248 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 23, 1961.

Famous people died on December 23, 1961:

• Kurt Meyer

  German ss officer (born in 1910).

• Carolyn Sherwin Bailey

  American author (b. 1875).

• Vincenzo Galdi
• Albert Jourda
• Giovanni Fercioni
• Ignazio Majo Pagano
• Emanuele Mignone
• Camillo Puglisi Allegra

What famous deaths happened on December 23rd?

Famous deaths on December 23rd:

• Jack Webb

  American actor who appeared in films such as "sunset blvd.

• Charlie Drake

  British comic (plank rhubarb rhubarb splish splash).

• Billy Barty

  American actor and singer (d.2000).

• Patric Knowles

  English actor (b. 1911).

• Truda White

  Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

• Emmilia Plater

  Polish-Lithuanian revolutionary and military leader.

• Yussef Lateef

  Yussef Lateef was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist and composer who was a pioneer of world music.

• Venida Browning

  Renowned jazz singer and performer during the mid-20th century.

• Earmon Hubbard

  American track and field athlete who set a world record in the long jump.

• John Chamberlain

  Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

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Holidays on December 23, 1961:

• Festivus (from sitcom Seinfeld)
• Oaxaca - Night of the Radishes
• Secular humanism (American) - HumanLight observed
• R.C. Saints - John Cantius ; Thorlac Thorhallsson, patron saint of Iceland
• Sweden - Birthday of Queen Silvia, an official flag day
• Japan - The Emperor's Birthday - Birthday of Akihito, the current Emperor of Japan
• Roman festivals - Larentalia, a festival in honor of Larenta
• Ancient Latvia - Ziemassvetki held

December 23, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 1961 was The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

December 23, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 23, 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:

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 23, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 23, 1961 was Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

December 23, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 23, 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:

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 23, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 23, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

December 23, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 23, 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:

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)