What happened on Thursday October 26, 1961?

Here's what happened on October 26, 1961:

• Potential Cuba Missile Crisis Resolution A Soviet agent approached ABC News correspondent John Scali with a potential diplomatic solution to the Cuban Missile Crisis, suggesting the Soviets would remove missiles from Cuba if the United States promised not to invade the island.
• Berlin Tank Standoff Escalates Cold War Tensions A tense confrontation between Soviet and American tanks in Berlin dramatically heightened Cold War tensions, symbolizing the potential for direct military conflict between the superpowers.
• First Saturn Launch Vehicle Test Flight NASA successfully conducted the first flight test of the Saturn launch vehicle, marking a significant milestone in the United States' space exploration program. This test was a crucial step in developing the rocket technology that would later be used in the Apollo missions.
• Cemal Gürsel Becomes President of Turkey Cemal Gürsel was elected as the fourth president of Turkey through a constitutional referendum. After leading the military junta since 1960, he transitioned to a democratically elected presidential role, signaling a significant political transformation in Turkey.
• Devrim Automobile Project Completed The Devrim automobile project was successfully completed in just 130 days, showcasing remarkable speed in research, design, development, and production of four cars, highlighting Turkey's emerging industrial capabilities.
• Armistice in Katanga, Congo An armistice was initiated in the Katanga region of Congo, potentially marking a temporary pause in ongoing conflicts during a tumultuous period of post-colonial political instability.
• Mongolia and Mauritania Join United Nations Mongolia and Mauritania were admitted as new member states to the United Nations, expanding the global diplomatic representation and international cooperation.
• Fahri Özdiilek Becomes Acting Prime Minister Fahri Özdiilek was appointed as the acting prime minister of Turkey, contributing to the political transitions occurring in the country during this period.
• DZBB-TV Channel 7 Launched in Philippines DZBB-TV Channel 7 was established as the third television station in the Philippines, representing a growing media landscape and technological development in the country.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Oct. 26, 1961

Newspapers from Oct. 26, 1961

October 26, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 299th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 1961 can also be written as 10/26/1961 in the US and as 26/10/1961 in UK and Europe.

October 26, 1961 in October 1961 calendar

Famous people born on October 26, 1961:

• Dylan McDermott

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• Uhuru Kenyatta

  Kenyan politician who served as the 4th President of Kenya from 2013 to 2022, known for significant political reforms and economic...

• Howard Carter

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on October 26th

Famous people died on October 26, 1961:

• Sadae Inoue

  Japanese general (d. 1961).

• Milan Stojadinović

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on October 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 1961 was Runaround Sue by Dion, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

1. Dion - Runaround Sue
2. The Dovells - Bristol Stomp
3. Jimmy Dean - Big Bad John
4. Ray Charles - Hit The Road Jack
5. Sue Thompson - Sad Movies (Make Me Cry)

October 26, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 26, 1961 was Walking Back To Happiness by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

1. Helen Shapiro - Walking Back To Happiness
2. The Highwaymen - Michael
3. The Shadows - Kon-Tiki
4. Billy Fury - Jealousy
5. John Leyton - Wild Wind

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 26, 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. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Hit The Road Jack
2. Lee Dorsey - Ya Ya
3. Ike & Tina Turner - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
4. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
5. Jimmy McCracklin - Just Got To Know

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th is Scorpio.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 26, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 08:22 pm and setting at 11:04 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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Your place in the Universe on October 26, 1961

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Someone born on October 26, 1961 is:

63 years 6 months old,

or 762 months and 18 days old,

or 3315 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23211 days old,

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

There are 165 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 26th 2025.

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

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

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