What happened on Tuesday February 28, 1961?

Here's what happened on February 28, 1961:

• Kennedy Appoints Henry Kissinger as Special Advisor President John F. Kennedy appointed Henry Kissinger, a prominent political scientist and diplomat, as a special advisor, marking an early stage in Kissinger's influential diplomatic career. This appointment would later prove significant in shaping U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War era.
• East Germany Halts Aircraft Research Program The East German government abruptly terminated its national aircraft research, design, and manufacturing program through a governmental resolution. This decision signaled the end of independent aerospace development in East Germany during the Cold War period.
• Barry McGuigan Born Barry McGuigan, a notable British boxer who would later become a world featherweight champion, was born. McGuigan would become known for his charismatic personality and significant impact on professional boxing in the 1980s.

Events in 1961

February 28, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 28, 1961

Newspapers from Feb. 28, 1961

February 28, 1961 was a Tuesday and it was the 59th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 1961 can also be written as 2/28/1961 in the US and as 28/2/1961 in UK and Europe.

February 28, 1961 in February 1961 calendar

Famous people born on February 28, 1961:

• Rae Dawn Chong

  Canadian-American actress known for her roles in films like 'Soul Man' and 'Colors', daughter of comedian Tommy Chong.

• René Simard

  Canadian singer and television host who was a popular teen idol in Quebec during the 1970s and 1980s.

• Barry McGuigan

  Irish boxer who was the world featherweight champion from 1985 to 1986, known for his charismatic personality and success in the ring.

• Mark Ferguson

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on February 28th

February 28, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 1961 was Pony Time by Chubby Checker, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

1. Chubby Checker - Pony Time
2. Lawrence Welk - Calcutta
3. Elvis Presley - Surrender
4. Marty Robbins - Don't Worry
5. The Shirelles - Dedicated To The One I Love

February 28, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 28, 1961 was Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

1. The Everly Brothers - Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes
2. Allisons - Are You Sure
3. Elvis Presley - Wooden Heart
4. Cliff Richard - Theme For A Dream
5. Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?

February 28, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 28, 1961 was Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson), according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

1. The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson) - Shop Around
2. Maxine Brown - All In My Mind
3. Chubby Checker - Pony Time
4. The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
5. Chuck Jackson - I Don't Want To Cry

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 28, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 28, 1961 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 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 February 28, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 04:09 pm and setting at 06:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 31, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Mar 02, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on February 28, 1961

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Someone born on February 28, 1961 is:

64 years 2 months old,

or 770 months and 16 days old,

or 3350 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23451 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 28, 1961?

There are 290 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 28, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 28, 1961.

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