What happened on Sunday December 24, 1961?

Here's what happened on December 24, 1961:

• Houston Oilers Win AFL Championship The Houston Oilers defeated the San Diego Chargers 10-3 in the American Football League (AFL) Championship game, showcasing their dominance in professional football during the early 1960s. This victory highlighted the Oilers' strength under head coach Lou Rymkus and demonstrated the competitive nature of the AFL before its merger with the NFL.

Events in 1961

December 24, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 24, 1961

Newspapers from Dec. 24, 1961

December 24, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 358th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 1961 can also be written as 12/24/1961 in the US and as 24/12/1961 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 1961 in December 1961 calendar

Famous people born on December 24, 1961:

• Mary Barra

  Prominent American businesswoman serving as CEO and Chairwoman of General Motors, a leading automotive company.

• Ilham Aliyev

  Azerbaijani politician who served as the 4th President of Azerbaijan, leading the country since 2003.

• Wade Williams

  American television actor known for roles in various TV series and films.

• Jay Wright

  Renowned American basketball coach, best known for leading Villanova University to multiple NCAA championships.

• Elvis Aaron Presley Jr
• Marcin Świetlicki

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on December 24th

Famous people died on December 24, 1961:

• Robert Hillyer

  American poet and academic (b. 1895).

• Jenő Rittich

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on December 24th

December 24, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

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 24, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

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 24, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

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)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th is Capricorn.

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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 24, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 24, 1961 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 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 24, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 07:16 pm and setting at 09:44 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 24, 1961

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Someone born on December 24, 1961 is:

63 years 3 months old,

or 759 months and 30 days old,

or 3304 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23131 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 24, 1961?

There are 245 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 24, 1961.

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