Tuesday October 24, 1961: on this day
October 24, 1961 was the 297th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is October 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 October 24, 1961, who was born and died on October 24, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 24, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Runaround Sue by Dion), movies (e.g. Bachelor in Paradise, directed by Jack Arnold), TV series (e.g. The Dick Van Dyke Show) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 24th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 24, 1961?
- October 24, 1961: What happened on that day?
- October 24, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 24, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 24, 1961?
- October 24, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 24, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- October 24, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 24, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- October 24, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 24, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 24, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 24, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 24, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on October 24, 1961?
What day of the week was October 24, 1961?
October 24, 1961 was a Tuesday and it was the 297th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 24, 1961 can also be written as 10/24/1961 in the US and as 24/10/1961 in UK and Europe.
October 24, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 24th is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 24, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 24, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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October 24, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 24, 1961 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 24, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 07:00 pm and setting at 08:58 am.
The previous full moon was on Oct 23, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Nov 22, 1961.
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Famous people born on October 24, 1961:
- Mary Bono
American politician and gymnast.
- Myriam Fox-Jérusalmi
Myriam fox-jérusalmi is a french author and journalist known for her work in the field of literature and culture.
- Bruce Castor
American politician and lawyer.
- Susan Leigh Still
Augusta, georgia -- lieutenant commander usn / astronaut (sts 83, 94).
- Rafael Belliard
Pueblo nuevo, dominican republic -- infielder (atlanta braves).
- Dave Meltzer
American wrestling journalist.
- Russell Swanson
Sydney, nsw -- australasia golfer.
- Laurie Halse Anderson
Writer.
- Jade (radio host)
- German Chan
- Felice Invernici
- Mary Bono Mack
- Susan Kilrain
- Ricardo Kuzemka
Whose famous birthday is on October 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 24th:
- Kevin Kline
American actor and director.
- Gilbert Bécaud
He was a french singer-songwriter who wrote french songs like "what now my love?" "je t'appartiens", which was renamed by the everly...
- Jean-Claude Pascal
French actor (golden salamander), dies at 64.
- Martin Campbell
New zealand producer and director.
- Mallika Sherawat
Mallika sherawat is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her bold and outspoken personality.
- Tim Pocock
Tim pocock is an australian tv actor known for his role as a young scott summers in the film x-men origins: wolverine.
- Gilda Gray
Polish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).
- Sammy Petrillo
American actor (d. 2009).
- Natalie Anderson
Tv actress.
- Lincoln Lewis
Soap opera actor.
October 24, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 5 months old,
or 749 months and 5 days old,
or 3257 weeks and 3 days old,
or 22802 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 24, 1961?
There are 209 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 24, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 24, 1961.
October 24, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 24, 1961:
- Milan Stoyadinovich
Fascist yugoslavia prime minster (1935-1939), dies at the age of 73.
- Clem Stephenson
What famous deaths happened on October 24th?
Famous deaths on October 24th:
- Raul Julia
Raul Julia was a Puerto Rican actor known for his roles in films like 'The Addams Family' and 'Kiss of the Spider Woman.
- Maureen O'Hara
An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.
- Anita Björk
Swedish actress (b. 1923).
- Robert Guillaume
American television and musical stage actor.
- Marcia Strassman
American singer and actress (d. 2014).
- Claire Windsor
American actress (born 1897).
- Leslie Jordan
American actor, comedian, writer and singer (d. 2022).
- Ana Bertha Lepe
Mexican model and actress (b. 1934).
- Peggy Moran
American singer and actress (d. 2002).
- John McCarthy
Considered the father of artificial intelligence, he invented the Lisp programming language.
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October 24, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 24, 1961:
- Also see October 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- In The Fellowship of the Ring, by J.R.R. Tolkien, the date is mentioned to Frodo Baggins by Gandalf upon his waking in Rivendell.
- Discordianism - Maladay
- Zambia - Independence Day (1964)
- R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Antonio Maria Claret
- United Nations Day (charter 1945)
Observances on October 24, 1961:
- Global Media and Information Literacy Week, 24-31 October
- United Nations Day
- World Development Information Day
- Disarmament Week, 24-30 October
October 24, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 24, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 23rd and October 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 24, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 24, 1961 was Runaround Sue by Dion, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.
October 24, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 24, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Dion - Runaround Sue
- The Dovells - Bristol Stomp
- Jimmy Dean - Big Bad John
- Ray Charles - Hit The Road Jack
- Sue Thompson - Sad Movies (Make Me Cry)
October 24, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 24, 1961 was Walking Back To Happiness by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.
October 24, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 24, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Helen Shapiro - Walking Back To Happiness
- The Highwaymen - Michael
- The Shadows - Kon-Tiki
- Billy Fury - Jealousy
- John Leyton - Wild Wind
October 24, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 24, 1961 was Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles and his Orchestra, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.
October 24, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 24, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Hit The Road Jack
- Lee Dorsey - Ya Ya
- Ike & Tina Turner - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
- The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
- Jimmy McCracklin - Just Got To Know
October 24, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 24, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
October 24, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
October 24, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 24, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on October 24, 1961?
On October 24, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 24, 1961?
On October 24, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 24, 1961?
On October 24, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about October 24th?
October 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of October. 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 October 24th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 sulawesi tsunami and earthquake: officials lower the death toll from the tsunami and earthquake of september 28, 2018, to 2,256, 10,679, and 1,075 respectively.
- 2017 - Germany's terror: german police raid suspected islamist militants to find weapons and ammunition.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: isil recaptures ar-rutbah in western iraq, where it had previously withdrawn from in may.
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 October 1961?
October 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.