What happened on Tuesday October 24, 1961?

About October 24th, 1961, in brief:

  • Historical events: President John F. Kennedy sent a formal letter to South Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Diem, explicitly stating the United States' commitment to helping Vietnam maintain its independence. This communication marked an early escalation of U.S. involvement in Vietnam, foreshadowing the upcoming Vietnam War.
  • Day of the week: October 24th, 1961 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Runaround Sue by Dion
  • #1 UK song: Walking Back To Happiness by Helen Shapiro
  • Popular movie: El Cid directed by Anthony Mann

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October 24, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 24, 1961:

  • Kennedy Pledges Support to South Vietnam President John F. Kennedy sent a formal letter to South Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Diem, explicitly stating the United States' commitment to helping Vietnam maintain its independence. This communication marked an early escalation of U.S. involvement in Vietnam, foreshadowing the upcoming Vietnam War.
  • East German 'Shoot to Kill' Order Issued General Heinz Hoffmann, the Minister of National Defense for East Germany, formally issued the 'Schiessbefehl' (order to shoot), establishing strict rules for border guards to prevent citizens from escaping to West Germany during the Cold War. This directive effectively authorized lethal force against anyone attempting to cross the Berlin Wall or inner-German border.
  • First Non-Solar X-Ray Radiation Detection in Space Scientists conducted a groundbreaking X-ray astronomy experiment, marking the first attempt to detect non-solar X-ray radiation in outer space. This pioneering research represented a significant milestone in understanding cosmic radiation and astronomical phenomena beyond solar emissions.
  • Fatal British Airliner Crash in Pyrenees A Douglas C-47 Dakota aircraft crashed in the Pyrenees Mountains near Mont Canigou, France, resulting in the tragic loss of all 34 passengers and crew members. The accident highlighted the challenging aviation conditions of the era and the risks of mountain air travel.
  • Dr. Milan Stoyadinovich Dies Dr. Milan Stoyadinovich, the former Prime Minister of Fascist Yugoslavia who served from 1935 to 1939, passed away at the age of 73. A significant political figure during a tumultuous period in Balkan history, his death marked the end of an era of pre-World War II Yugoslav politics.
  • Yves Montand Broadway Performance Opens The theatrical performance featuring renowned French actor and singer Yves Montand opened at the John Golden Theatre in New York City, scheduled for a 55-performance run. This cultural event highlighted the international appeal of French entertainment in the early 1960s.

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

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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.

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Who was born on October 24, 1961?


Famous people born on October 24, 1961:

  • Laurie Halse Anderson

    Laurie Halse Anderson is an acclaimed American writer known for her young adult novels that address complex social issues.

  • Mary Bono

    Mary Bono is an American politician who served in the U.S.

  • Dave Meltzer

    Dave Meltzer is a renowned American wrestling journalist who has significantly influenced professional wrestling media and reporting.

  • Jade (radio host)

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October 24, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 24, 1961:

  • Clem Stephenson

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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.

  1. - Runaround Sue youtube
  2. - Bristol Stomp youtube
  3. - Big Bad John youtube
  4. - Hit The Road Jack youtube
  5. - Sad Movies (Make Me Cry) youtube

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.

  1. - Walking Back To Happiness youtube
  2. - Michael youtube
  3. - Kon-Tiki youtube
  4. - Jealousy youtube
  5. - Wild Wind youtube

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 music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

  1. - Hit The Road Jack
  2. - Ya Ya
  3. - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
  4. - Please Mr. Postman youtube
  5. - Just Got To Know
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October 24, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 24th is Scorpio.

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

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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?


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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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How old is someone born on October 24, 1961?


Someone born on October 24, 1961 is:

63 years 7 months old,

or 763 months and 12 days old,

or 3319 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23235 days old,

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

There are 141 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 24th 2025.

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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.

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