Thursday October 26, 1961: on this day

October 26, 1961 was the 299th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 26, 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 October 26, 1961, who was born and died on October 26, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 26, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Runaround Sue by Dion), movies (e.g. Bachelor in Paradise, directed by Jack Arnold), TV series (e.g. The Dick Van Dyke Show) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 26th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 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

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October 26, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 26, 1961:

  • 1st saturn launch vehicle made a flight test
  • Cemal gürsel becomes the fourth president of turkey. (his former title was head of state and government. by constitution referendum, he is elected as president).
  • An armistice begins in katanga, congo.
  • Mongolia and mauritania join the united nations.
  • A standoff between soviet and american tanks in berlin, germany heightens cold war tensions.
  • Fahri özdiilek becomes the acting prime minister of turkey.
  • Dzbb-tv channel 7, the philippines' third tv station, is launched.
  • Devrim has been released. project completed only in 130 days almost from scratch and this period includes decision of the project, research, design, development and production of four cars.

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


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

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

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?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 26, 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 October 26th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 26, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 26, 1961 was Full Moon.

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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Who was born on October 26, 1961?


Famous people born on October 26, 1961:

  • Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott

    American actor, best known for his role on "the practice," mcdermottaeur (tm)'s first starring part in a series.

  • Stacy Schiff

    Stacy Schiff is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for her biographies and historical works.

  • Kenyatta Kenyatta

    Current President of Kenya.

  • Joey Salceda

    Filipino politician.

  • Uhuru Kenyatta

    Kenyan politician, 4th president of kenya.

  • Gerald Malloy

    American politician and lawyer.

  • Chad Smith

    Musician.

  • Mark Bucek

    Winter pak, florida -- nike golfer (1994 gary player tour).

  • Othell Wilson
  • Endika Guarrotxena
  • Manuel Estiarte
  • Howard Carter
  • Calixthe Beyala
  • John A. Davis
  • Salvo Bitonti

Whose famous birthday is on October 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 26th:

  • Hillary Clinton
    Hillary Clinton

    American lawyer and first lady of america, as the wife to president bill clinton.

  • Aaron Kwok
    Aaron Kwok

    Aaron kwok is a hong kong actor and singer known for his versatile performances in both film and music.

  • Seth MacFarlane
    Seth MacFarlane

    Seth macfarlane is an american animator, best known for creating the animated sitcom 'family guy' and for his work as a voice actor, writer,...

  • Jaclyn Smith
    Jaclyn Smith

    Jaclyn smith is an american actress best known for her role as kelly garrett in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Natalie Merchant
    Natalie Merchant

    American singer-songwriter and pianist (10 000 maniacs).

  • Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins

    English actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.

  • Julian Schnabel
    Julian Schnabel

    American screenwriter and painter.

  • Roger Allam
    Roger Allam

    He is an english actor best known for his work on stage, but he has also performed on television, radio, and film.

  • Steve Valentine
    Steve Valentine

    Scottish actor and magician.

  • Maureen Teefy
    Maureen Teefy

    American singer and actress.

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October 26, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 5 months old,

or 749 months and 3 days old,

or 3257 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22800 days old,

if you were born on October 26, 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 October 26, 1961?

There are 211 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 26th 2024.

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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October 26, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 26, 1961:

  • Sadae Inoue

    Japanese general (d. 1961).

  • Milan Stojadinovic

    Premier of yugoslavia (1935-1939), dies at the age of 73.

  • Michele Troisi

What famous deaths happened on October 26th?

Famous deaths on October 26th:

  • Alma Cogan
    Alma Cogan

    English singer (born 1932).

  • Delmar Watson
    Delmar Watson

    Delmar Watson was a child actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind'.

  • Louise Beavers
    Louise Beavers

    American singer and actress (d. 1962).

  • Hoyt Axton
    Hoyt Axton

    American actor and country music singer/songwriter (born in 1938).

  • Hattie McDaniel
    Hattie McDaniel

    American actress and singer (born 1895).

  • Tutta Rolf
    Tutta Rolf

    Norwegian-swedish actress and singer in film and theatre.

  • Demitris Kazantzakis

    Famous Greek writer best known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.

  • Bosten Russell

    Legendary NBA player known for his exceptional skills and leadership.

  • Nicolae Dobrin

    Nicolae Dobrin was a Romanian footballer who played as a midfielder and is considered one of the greatest Romanian players of all time.

  • Masayoshi Nagata

    Renowned Japanese mathematician known for his work in algebraic geometry.

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October 26, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 26, 1961:

  • Nauru - Angam Day
  • Austria - National Day: Anniversary of the Declaration of Neutrality (1955)
  • Also see October 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • St. Quadragesimus
  • St. Rusticus
  • St. Gibitrudis
  • St. Fulk
  • St. Eadfrid
  • St. Demetrius (aka St. Dimitrios) of Thessaloniki
  • St. Cuthbert
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October 26, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 26, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 23rd and October 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

October 26, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 26, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Runaround Sue
  2. - Bristol Stomp
  3. - Big Bad John
  4. - Hit The Road Jack
  5. - 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.

October 26, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 26, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Walking Back To Happiness
  2. - Michael
  3. - Kon-Tiki
  4. - Jealousy
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

October 26, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 26, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Hit The Road Jack
  2. - Ya Ya
  3. - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
  4. - Please Mr. Postman
  5. - Just Got To Know

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October 26, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 26, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Bachelor in Paradise

Bachelor in Paradise

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jack Arnold

Starring: Bob Hope, Lana Turner, Janis Paige, Jim Hutton

El Cid

El Cid

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Anthony Mann

Starring: Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren, Raf Vallone, Geneviève Page

Country: United States of America

The Mask

The Mask

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Julian Roffman

Starring: Paul Stevens, Claudette Nevins, Bill Walker, Anne Collings

The Giant of Metropolis

The Giant of Metropolis

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Umberto Scarpelli

Starring: Gordon Mitchell, Bella Cortez, Roldano Lupi, Marietto

West Side Story

West Side Story

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise

Starring: Natalie Wood, George Chakiris, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn

Country: United States of America

October 26, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 26, 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 Dick Van Dyke Show

The Dick Van Dyke Show

Release year: 1961

Written by:

Starring: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews

Country: United States of America

Top Cat

Top Cat

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Alberto Mar

Country: United States of America

Father of the Bride

Father of the Bride

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Gary Alazraki

Car 54, Where Are You?

Car 54, Where Are You?

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Bill Fishman

Hamlet

Hamlet

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michael Almereyda

October 26, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 26, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Tropic Of Cancer by Henry Miller

Tropic Of Cancer

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Miller's first novel, a groundbreaking work of fiction, was banned in Britain for nearly thirty years. Henry Miller, a penniless writer who has yet to be published, arrived in Paris in 1930. He left behind a broken marriage and a …

The Winter Of Our Discontent by John Steinbeck

The Winter Of Our Discontent

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The last novel of one America's most loved writers--a story of degeneration and corruption as well as a spiritual crisis. In awarding John Steinbeck 1962 Nobel Prize in Literature, it was stated by the Nobel committee that

The Making Of The President 1960 by Theodore H. White

The Making Of The President 1960

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The most famous political story ever told is the epic clash between John F. Kennedy & Richard M. Nixon. This was captured in Theodore White's groundbreaking chronicle The Making of the President 1960.

The Edge Of Sadness by Edwin O'Connor

The Edge Of Sadness

By:

"A realistic Christian novel that offers hope in a nonChristian age New England Quarterly" A deeply felt and beautifully expressed work. .

The Spanish Civil War by Hugh Thomas

The Spanish Civil War

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Hugh Thomas's The Spanish Civil War is a masterpiece of historian's art. It remains one of the most fascinating and compelling narratives about one of the most iconic and misunderstood conflicts of the 20th century.

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Who was the US President on October 26, 1961?

On October 26, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 26, 1961?

On October 26, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 26, 1961?

On October 26, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about October 26th?

October 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of October. 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 October 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. israel responds to 40 palestinian rockets by launching 80 air strikes against what israel claims are hamas and iranian-controlled weapons factories in gaza. soon afterward, islamic jihad announces a egypt-mediated ceasefire.
  • 2017 - Russian interference in 2016 us elections: twitter bans ads from russian news agencies rt or sputnik. this is based on u.s intelligence's conclusion, that both tried to interfere with 2016 u.s. presidential elections on behalf of russia.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a militant group affiliated to isil seizes qandala, a coastal town in the autonomous puntland area.

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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 October 1961?

October 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

Discover how October 1961 calendar looked like.

Thursday October 26, 1961