What happened on Saturday November 25, 1961?

Here's what happened on November 25, 1961:

• Brian Epstein Discovers the Beatles Music manager Brian Epstein saw the Beatles perform at the Cavern Club and quickly signed them, a moment that would revolutionize popular music worldwide.
• Adenauer's Fourth Term as West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer was re-elected by the Bundestag for a fourth consecutive four-year term, continuing his crucial role in rebuilding and leading post-war West Germany.
• U.S. Air Force Captain Sets Speed Record Captain Robert M. White made aviation history by becoming the first person to reach Mach 6, pushing the boundaries of human flight and aerospace technology.
• Soviet Spy Oleg Penkovsky Exposed The cover of Oleg Penkovsky, a critical Cold War intelligence asset who had been passing top-secret Soviet information to American CIA agents, was dramatically blown, potentially ending a significant espionage operation.
• PGA Ends Racial Membership Restriction The Professional Golfers' Association of America amended its constitution, eliminating a discriminatory rule that previously limited membership to white people from the Western Hemisphere.
• UN Peacekeepers Murdered in Congo Thirteen Italian Air Force members serving in the UN Peacekeeping Force were brutally murdered upon arrival at the Kindu airport, highlighting the dangerous political landscape of the Congo in the early 1960s.
• Arrest of West German Counterintelligence Chief Heinz Felfe, the chief of counterintelligence for West Germany's Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND), was arrested by his own agents, revealing potential internal security breaches.
• Birth of Bill Watterson Cartoonist Bill Watterson, creator of the iconic comic strip 'Calvin and Hobbes', was born, who would later become a significant figure in comic art.
• NBA's Bob Cousy Reaches 15,000 Point Milestone Bob Cousy, a legendary point guard for the Boston Celtics, became the second player in NBA history to score 15,000 points, marking a significant achievement in professional basketball.
• Resignation of Ecuadorian President José María Velasco Ibarra was pressured into resigning as President of Ecuador, signaling political instability in South America during the early 1960s.
• Antarctic Pioneer Flight Lieutenant Hugh B. Haskell of the U.S. Navy and his co-pilot conducted a groundbreaking flight from Byrd Station in Antarctica, expanding the boundaries of polar aviation exploration.
• 17th Dáil Opens in Ireland The Government of the 17th Dáil convened with Seán Lemass continuing as Prime Minister, representing a period of political continuity in Ireland.
• Death of Bahraini Emir Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, who had served as the Emir of Bahrain since 1942, passed away at the age of 67, marking the end of a significant leadership era in Bahraini history.
• Birth of Riccardo Patrese Italian racing driver Riccardo Patrese was born, who would later become a prominent Formula One driver in the 1970s and 1980s.
• British Freighter Disaster in Mediterranean The British freighter Cinn Keith exploded and sank off the coast of Tunisia, resulting in the tragic loss of 62 out of 68 crewmen, highlighting the maritime risks of the era.

Events in 1961

November 25, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 25, 1961

Newspapers from Nov. 25, 1961

November 25, 1961 was a Saturday and it was the 329th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 25, 1961 can also be written as 11/25/1961 in the US and as 25/11/1961 in UK and Europe.

November 25, 1961 in November 1961 calendar

Famous people born on November 25, 1961:

• Arundhati Roy

  Renowned Indian novelist, political activist, and author of the Booker Prize-winning novel 'The God of Small Things'.

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on November 25th

Famous people died on November 25, 1961:

• Hubert Van Innis

  Belgian archer (born in 1866).

• Ciro Berardi
• Alessandro Gallotti
• Claës König

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on November 25th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 25, 1961 was Big Bad John by Jimmy Dean, according to the music chart for the week November 20th and November 26th.

1. Jimmy Dean - Big Bad John
2. Dion - Runaround Sue
3. Brenda Lee - Fool #1
4. James Darren - Goodbye Cruel World
5. The Dovells - Bristol Stomp

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 25, 1961 was His Latest Flame / Little Sisters by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week November 20th and November 26th.

1. Elvis Presley - His Latest Flame / Little Sisters
2. Helen Shapiro - Walking Back To Happiness
3. Cliff Richard - When The Girl In Your Arms Is The Girl In Your Heart
4. John Leyton - Wild Wind

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 25, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the music chart for the week November 20th and November 26th.

1. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
2. The Shirelles - Big John
3. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Hit The Road Jack
4. Lee Dorsey - Ya Ya
5. Freddy King - I'm Tore Down

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 25th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 25, 1961 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 25, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 07:38 pm and setting at 10:27 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 22, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Dec 22, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on November 25, 1961

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Someone born on November 25, 1961 is:

63 years 5 months old,

or 761 months and 19 days old,

or 3311 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23181 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 25, 1961?

There are 195 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday November 25th 2025.

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

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

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