What happened on Monday September 25, 1961?

Here's what happened on September 25, 1961:

• Kennedy's UN Nuclear Disarmament Speech President John F. Kennedy delivered a powerful address to the United Nations General Assembly, emphasizing the critical need for nuclear disarmament during the height of the Cold War. He challenged the Soviet Union to engage in a 'peace race' instead of an arms race, highlighting the existential threat of nuclear weapons to human survival. Kennedy's speech was a landmark moment in diplomatic efforts to reduce global nuclear tensions and promote international cooperation.
• Frank Fay Biographical Note Frank Fay (born 1897), an American actor known for being the first husband of actress Barbara Stanwyck, was noted in historical records on this date.
• KTPS TV Channel Launch in Tacoma KTPS TV channel 62, a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) station, began broadcasting in Tacoma, Washington, expanding local media and educational programming options for the community.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Sep. 25, 1961

Newspapers from Sep. 25, 1961

September 25, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 268th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 25, 1961 can also be written as 9/25/1961 in the US and as 25/9/1961 in UK and Europe.

September 25, 1961 in September 1961 calendar

Famous people born on September 25, 1961:

• Heather Locklear

  Iconic American television actress famous for her roles in 'T.

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on September 25th

Famous people died on September 25, 1961:

• Frank Fay

  American vaudeville star and light actor.

• Gustav Blaha

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on September 25th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 25, 1961 was Take Good Care Of My Baby by Bobby Vee, according to the music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.

1. Bobby Vee - Take Good Care Of My Baby
2. Dick and DeeDee - The Mountain's High
3. The Highwaymen - Michael
4. Roy Orbison - Crying
5. Lonnie Donegan and His Skiffle Group - Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor (On The Bedpost Over Night)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 25, 1961 was Walking Back To Happiness by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.

1. Helen Shapiro - Walking Back To Happiness
2. The Highwaymen - Michael
3. The Shadows - Kon-Tiki
4. Billy Fury - Jealousy
5. Cleo Laine - You'll Answer To Me

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 25, 1961 was My True Story by The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.

1. The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra - My True Story
2. Ike & Tina Turner - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
3. Jimmy Reed - Bright Lights Big City
4. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Baby, You're Right
5. Little Willie John - Take My Love (I Want To Give It All To You)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 25th is Libra.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 25, 1961 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 25, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 07:53 pm and setting at 09:04 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on September 25, 1961

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Someone born on September 25, 1961 is:

63 years 7 months old,

or 763 months and 18 days old,

or 3320 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23241 days old,

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

There are 135 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 25th 2025.

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

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

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