What happened on Tuesday December 26, 1961?

Here's what happened on December 26, 1961:

• Notable Births on December 26, 1961 Several notable individuals were born on this date, including Italian fashion designer Alda Fendi, Northern Irish actor John Lynch, an Australian mountaineer, a Japanese actor and politician, and a California actress known for her role in 'Cocoon'.
• Birth of John Lynch John Lynch, a prominent Northern Irish actor, was born on December 26, 1961. He would go on to become a notable figure in film and television.
• Death of Charlie Frank, South African Cricket Player Charlie Frank, a notable South African Test cricket player known for his century against Australia in the 1921-22 season, passed away on this date.

Events in 1961

December 26, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 26, 1961

Newspapers from Dec. 26, 1961

December 26, 1961 was a Tuesday and it was the 360th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 26, 1961 can also be written as 12/26/1961 in the US and as 26/12/1961 in UK and Europe.

December 26, 1961 in December 1961 calendar

Famous people born on December 26, 1961:

• Ingrid Betancourt

  Colombian politician and activist who was famously kidnapped by FARC guerrillas in 2002 and held captive for six years before being rescued.

• John Lynch

  Northern Irish actor known for his compelling performances in film and television, with a career spanning several decades.

• John Thune

  United States Senator from South Dakota, serving in the Republican Party and holding significant leadership positions in the Senate.

• Tahnee Welch

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on December 26th

Famous people died on December 26, 1961:

• Gino Montipò
• Kristofer Uppdal

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on December 26th

December 26, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 26, 1961 was The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

1. The Tokens - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
2. Bobby Vee - Run To Him
3. Chubby Checker - The Twist
4. James Darren - Goodbye Cruel World
5. Leroy Van Dyke - Walk On By

December 26, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 26, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

1. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
2. The Impressions - Gypsy Woman
3. Bobby Bland - Turn On Your Love Light
4. Sims Twins - Soothe Me
5. Jimmy McCracklin - Just Got To Know

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 26th is Capricorn.

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

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December 26, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 26, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 26, 1961 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 26, 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 December 26, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 09:09 pm and setting at 10:50 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 22, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on December 26, 1961

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Someone born on December 26, 1961 is:

63 years 4 months old,

or 760 months and 17 days old,

or 3307 weeks

or 23149 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 26, 1961?

There are 227 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 26, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 26, 1961.

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