Tuesday January 24, 1961: on this day
January 24, 1961 was the 24th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is January 24, 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 24, 1961, who was born and died on January 24, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 24, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra), movies (e.g. The Misfits, directed by John Huston), TV series (e.g. Boomerang) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 24th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 24, 1961?
- January 24, 1961: What happened on that day?
- January 24, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 24, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 24, 1961?
- January 24, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 24, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- January 24, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 24, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- January 24, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 24, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 24, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 24, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 24, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on January 24, 1961?
What day of the week was January 24, 1961?
January 24, 1961 was a Tuesday and it was the 24th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 24, 1961 can also be written as 1/24/1961 in the US and as 24/1/1961 in UK and Europe.
January 24, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 24, 1961:
- Lazard brothers ltd draw a check for us$334,867,807.68.
- 1961 goldsboro b-52 crash: a bomber carrying two h-bombs breaks up in mid-air over north carolina. the uranium core of one weapon remains lost.
- In washington, dc john f. kennedy delivers the first live presidential news conference. in it, he announces that the soviet union has freed the 2 surviving crewmen of a usaf rb-47 reconnaissance plane shot down by soviet flyers over the barents sea july 1, 1960 (see rb-47h shot down).
- Acting to halt 'leftist excesses,' a junta composed of 2 army officers and 4 civilians takes over el salvador, ousting another junta that had ruled for 3 months.
January 24, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 24th 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 24, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 24, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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January 24, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 24, 1961 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 24, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 12:00 pm and setting at 01:58 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 01, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jan 31, 1961.
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Famous people born on January 24, 1961:
- Nastassja Kinski
German actress, well-known family member, the 1981 golden globe award winner for her role as the star in "tess of the d'urbervilles" was won...
- Christa Kinshofer
German ski racer.
- Jorge Barrios
Uruguayan footballer.
- Guido Buchwald
German manager and footballer.
- William Van Dijck
Belgian athlete.
- Vince Russo
American wrestle manager and journalist.
- Krasimir Mikhailov
Stoyanov, cosmonaut in bulgaria.
- Gualtiero Negrini
- Giacomo Rosselli
- Evi Kratzer
- Sergio Pizzolante
- Fabio Facchini
Whose famous birthday is on January 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 24th:
- Sharon Tate
American actress, model and sex symbol.
- Mischa Barton
Mischa Barton is a British-American actress known for her role in the TV series 'The O.C.
- Daniel Auteuil
French actor and one of france's most versatile actors, he has appeared in over 75 films since 2009 and continues to deliver strong...
- Ed Helms
Ed helms is an american actor, comedian, and singer known for his role as andy bernard in the television series the office and as stu price...
- Riya Sen
Riya sen is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for being part of the famous sen family in the indian film industry.
- Tatyana Ali
Tatyana ali is an american singer and actress best known for her role as ashley banks on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.
- Michio Kaku
American theoretical physicist and city college professor in new york city.
- Michelle Hunziker
Swiss-italian tv hostess, actress and model, as well as singer.
- Ernest Borgnine
American actor and tv star whose career spans more than six decades.
- Stephanie Romanov
Actress (teri spencer-models inc) / model (elite).
January 24, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 63 years 2 months old,
or 758 months and 4 days old,
or 3296 weeks and 2 days old,
or 23074 days old,
if you were born on January 24, 1961.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 24, 1961?
There are 302 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 24th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 24, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 24, 1961.
January 24, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 24, 1961:
- Alfred Carlton Gilbert
American pole vaulter and businessman, founded the a. c. gilbert company (b. 1884).
- Willem J M van Eysinga
People rights scholar, died at the age of 82.
- Francesco Giordani
What famous deaths happened on January 24th?
Famous deaths on January 24th:
- Gordon MacRae
American singer and actor, who was a well-known musical comedy star in the 1950s.
- Pernell Roberts
Pernell Roberts was an American actor known for his role as Adam Cartwright in the TV series Bonanza.
- Winston Churchill
British politician, descendant of the 1st duke of marlborough (1650-16722).
- Madge Bellamy
Hillsboro, texas -- actress ("white zombie").
- Larry Fine
American comedian and actor (born in 1902).
- Jerome Cowan
Actor (mr dithers -blondie) dies at 74.
- Lil Dagover
Dutch-born german actress (born in 1887).
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January 24, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 24, 1961:
- Jim Ross Day - State of Oklahoma
- Roman Catholic Church - Feasts of St. Francis de Sales and Our Lady of Peace
- Roman Empire - first day of the Sementivae in honor of Ceres and Terra
Observances on January 24, 1961:
- International Day of Education
January 24, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 24, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 23rd and January 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 24, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 24, 1961 was Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.
January 24, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 24, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra - Wonderland By Night
- Ferrante and Teicher - Exodus
- Lawrence Welk - Calcutta
- The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
- Rosie - Angel Baby
January 24, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 24, 1961 was Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.
January 24, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 24, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Johnny Tillotson - Poetry In Motion
- Cliff Richard - I Love You
- The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
- Matt Monro - Portrait Of My Love
- Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome Tonight?
January 24, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 24, 1961 was Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson), according to the R&B music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.
January 24, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 24, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson) - Shop Around
- The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
- Jerry Butler - He Will Break Your Heart
- Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - The Hoochi Coochi Coo
- Ike & Tina Turner - I Idolize You
January 24, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 24, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
January 24, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 24, 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:
January 24, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 24, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on January 24, 1961?
On January 24, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 24, 1961?
On January 24, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 24, 1961?
On January 24, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about January 24th?
January 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:
- 2019 - Adelaide, south australia, experiences its highest temperature ever since 1939. it reaches 46.6 degrees celsius (115.9 degrees fahrenheit) at 3:36pm local. this is the highest temperature ever recorded in any australian capital. high temperatures have proved fatal to significant numbers of local livestock.
- 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: 2018 save the children jalalabad attack: an attack on save the children jalalabad charity's offices in the eastern afghan city jalalabad.
- 2017 - 89th academy awards: the nominees for 2017 academy awards have been announced. hidden figures, moonlight, and la la land are some of the most popular.
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.