Saturday February 25, 1961: on this day

February 25, 1961 was the 56th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is February 25, 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 February 25, 1961, who was born and died on February 25, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 25, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Calcutta by Lawrence Welk), movies (e.g. Posse from Hell, directed by Herbert Coleman), TV series (e.g. The Treasure Seekers) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 25th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 25, 1961?


February 25, 1961 was a Saturday and it was the 56th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 25, 1961 can also be written as 2/25/1961 in the US and as 25/2/1961 in UK and Europe.

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February 25, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 25, 1961:

  • Paul bikle in glider climbs from 1208 metre at release to record 14,100.
  • The last public trams in sydney, australia, cease operation, bringing to an end the southern hemisphere's largest tramway network.

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February 25, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 25th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 25, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 25, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Ox personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on February 25th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 25, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 25, 1961 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 25, 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 February 25, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 01:29 pm and setting at 04:08 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 31, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Mar 02, 1961.

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Who was born on February 25, 1961?


Famous people born on February 25, 1961:

  • Ricky Gervais

    British comedian known for 'The Office' and his stand-up comedy.

  • Davey Allison

    Davey Allison was a talented NASCAR driver known for his success in the sport before his tragic death in a helicopter crash.

  • Chris Pitman

    American keyboardist (guns n' roses).

  • Star Parodi

    American musician.

  • Todd Blackledge

    American football player and tv color communtator.

  • François Roche

    French architect, co-founder of the architecture studio, new-territories including r&sie(n), mindmachinemakingmyths, among other names.

  • François Grosdidier
  • Gualtiero Sigismondi
  • Krzysztof Stefan Włodarczyk
  • DJ Ringo
  • Giorgio Colombo Taccani
  • Giancarlo Camolese
  • Camilla Baresani
  • Hermann Gröhe
  • Gaetano Saffioti
  • Gonzalo Farfán
  • Joaquin Pinto
  • Emanuele Di Filippo

Whose famous birthday is on February 25th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 25th:

  • Shahid Kapoor
    Shahid Kapoor

    Shahid kapoor is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, gaining fame for his performances in romantic and action movies.

  • Rashida Jones
    Rashida Jones

    Rashida jones is an american actress, writer, and producer known for her roles in tv shows like 'parks and recreation' and 'the office', as...

  • Chelsea Handler
    Chelsea Handler

    Chelsea handler is an american comedian and actress known for her outspoken and irreverent comedic style, as well as her work as a...

  • Sandrine Kiberlain
    Sandrine Kiberlain

    French actress-singer.

  • Anson Mount
    Anson Mount

    American actor known for his roles in TV shows like Hell on Wheels and Star Trek: Discovery.

  • Isabelle Fuhrman
    Isabelle Fuhrman

    American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Orphan' and 'The Hunger Games'.

  • Sean Astin
    Sean Astin

    American actor, patty duke is the child of well-known parents.

  • Gert Fröbe
    Gert Fröbe

    German actor best known for his role in james bond's james bond film "goldfinger" as auric goldfinger.

  • Jim Backus
    Jim Backus

    American actor in radio and vaudeville.

  • Neil Jordan
    Neil Jordan

    Screenwriter and author from ireland, irish director.

See more famous people and celebrities born on February 25th

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February 25, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 63 years 1 month old,

or 757 months and 30 days old,

or 3295 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23069 days old,

if you were born on February 25, 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 February 25, 1961?

There are 307 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 25th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 25, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 25, 1961.

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February 25, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 25, 1961:

  • Violet Oakley

    Violet oakley was an american painter known for her work in mural painting and for being one of the first american women to receive a public...

  • Gino Gasperini
  • Sebastiano Visconti Prasca

What famous deaths happened on February 25th?

Famous deaths on February 25th:

  • Tennessee Williams
    Tennessee Williams

    American poet, writer, and exceptional playwright.

  • Bill Paxton
    Bill Paxton

    American actor and filmmaker (b. 1955).

  • Alberto Sordi
    Alberto Sordi

    Italian actor, director, and screenwriter (d. 2003).

  • Gordon Pinsent
    Gordon Pinsent

    Canadian actor and writer, with a long career that spans five decades.

  • Meshilem Riklis

    Renowned Israeli businessman with interests in various industries.

  • Christopher Wren

    British architect.

  • Don Bradman

    Australian international cricketer; holder of world record batting average (b. 1908)[203].

  • Caran d'Ache

    Swiss painter and illustrator known for his colorful artwork.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 25th

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February 25, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 25, 1961:

  • Blessed Romeo
  • Kuwait's national day.
  • People Power Day, special holiday in the Philippines.

Saints celebrated on February 25, 1961:

  • Saint Klaudian
  • Saint Walburgis
  • Saint Adeltrude
  • Saint Cesar
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February 25, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 25, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 20th and February 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 25, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 25, 1961 was Calcutta by Lawrence Welk, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

February 25, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 25, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Calcutta
  2. - Shop Around
  3. - There's A Moon Out Tonight
  4. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
  5. - Pony Time

February 25, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 25, 1961 was Are You Lonesome Tonight? by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

February 25, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 25, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Are You Lonesome Tonight?
  2. - Sailor
  3. - You're Sixteen
  4. - Pepe
  5. - Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes

February 25, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 25, 1961 was Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson), according to the R&B music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

February 25, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 25, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Shop Around
  2. - All In My Mind
  3. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
  4. - Pony Time
  5. - At Last

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February 25, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 25, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Posse from Hell

Posse from Hell

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Herbert Coleman

Starring: Audie Murphy, John Saxon, Zohra Lampert, Vic Morrow

Reptilicus

Reptilicus

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Sidney W. Pink

Starring: Bent Mejding, Asbjørn Andersen, Povl Wøldike, Ann Smyrner

Country: United States of America

The Canadians

The Canadians

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Burt Kennedy

Starring: Robert Ryan, John Dehner, Torin Thatcher, Burt Metcalfe

Gold of the Seven Saints

Gold of the Seven Saints

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

Starring: Clint Walker, Roger Moore, Letícia Román, Robert Middleton

Country: United States of America

Mother Joan of the Angels

Mother Joan of the Angels

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jerzy Kawalerowicz

Starring: Lucyna Winnicka, Mieczyslaw Voit, Anna Ciepielewska, Maria Chwalibóg

February 25, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 25, 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:

The Treasure Seekers

The Treasure Seekers

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Juliet May

Happily Ever After

Happily Ever After

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Yvan Attal

Boomerang

Boomerang

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Reginald Hudlin

An Enemy of the People

An Enemy of the People

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Satyajit Ray

Cover Girl

Cover Girl

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Charles Vidor

February 25, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 25, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

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To Kill A Mockingbird, the unforgettable story of a Southern childhood and the conscience crisis that rocked it became a bestseller immediately and was critically acclaimed when it was published for the first time in 1960.

A Burnt-Out Case by Graham Greene

A Burnt-Out Case

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Querry, the world-famous architect is suffering from a horrible attack of indifference. He no longer finds joy in life or meaning in art.

The Last Of The Just by Andre Schwarz-Bart

The Last Of The Just

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Andre Schwarz-Bart's The Last of the Just was published in 16 languages and won the prestigious Prix Goncourt. It is widely considered the greatest Holocaust novel.

The White Nile by Alan Moorehead

The White Nile

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Enjoy all the excitement and adventure from Alan Moorehead's classic bestseller The White Nile - the daring explorations of the Nile River during the second half the nineteenth century.

The Waste Makers by Vance Packard

The Waste Makers

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The Waste Makers is Vance Packard’s 1960 pioneering work about how rapid growth can lead to "the systematic attempt by business to make us wasteful and debt-ridden, permanently unhappy individuals."

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Who was the US President on February 25, 1961?

On February 25, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 25, 1961?

On February 25, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 25, 1961?

On February 25, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about February 25th?

February 25th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 25th day of the month of February. 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 February 25th, such as:

  • 2019 - American military intervention in somalia (2007 to present): the united states africa command reports that 35 al shabaab militants were killed in an airstrike by the united states in somalia's central hiran region.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: siege in eastern ghouta: the government launches an air and ground offensive in eastern ghouta despite resolution 2401 being adopted by the united nations security council, which calls for a ceasefire in the area.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: according to the syrian observatory for human rights, militants attacked two bases of the syrian armed forces in homs and killed at least 42 people. one senior intelligence officer was also killed. (reuters via jerusalem post),

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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 February 1961?

February 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.

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