What happened on Saturday January 28, 1961?

Here's what happened on January 28, 1961:

• Malcolm X Political Meeting Malcolm X and Jeremiah Shabazz held a secret meeting with representatives of the Nation of Islam in Atlanta, Georgia, discussing potential strategies and organizational matters.
• Rwanda Gains Independence The Republic of Rwanda was officially proclaimed, marking a significant moment in the country's transition from Belgian colonial rule to an independent nation.
• Supercar TV Series Debut Supercar, a pioneering family science fiction television series using the innovative Supermarionation technique, premiered on ATV in the United Kingdom, introducing a new era of puppet-based television entertainment.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Jan. 28, 1961

Newspapers from Jan. 28, 1961

January 28, 1961 was a Saturday and it was the 28th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 28, 1961 can also be written as 1/28/1961 in the US and as 28/1/1961 in UK and Europe.

January 28, 1961 in January 1961 calendar

Famous people born on January 28, 1961:

• Arnaldur Indridason

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• Mike Holoway

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on January 28th

Famous people died on January 28, 1961:

• Ingvald Eriksen
• Seiu Ito
• Heinrich Racker
• Michele Renzulli
• Patricia Wentworth

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on January 28th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 28, 1961 was Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

1. Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra - Wonderland By Night
2. Ferrante and Teicher - Exodus
3. Lawrence Welk - Calcutta
4. The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
5. Rosie - Angel Baby

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 28, 1961 was Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

1. Johnny Tillotson - Poetry In Motion
2. Cliff Richard - I Love You
3. The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
4. Matt Monro - Portrait Of My Love
5. Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome Tonight?

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 28, 1961 was Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson), according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

1. The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson) - Shop Around
2. The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
3. Jerry Butler - He Will Break Your Heart
4. Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - The Hoochi Coochi Coo
5. Ike & Tina Turner - I Idolize You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 28th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 28, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 02:44 pm and setting at 05:27 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 01, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jan 31, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on January 28, 1961

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Someone born on January 28, 1961 is:

64 years 2 months old,

or 770 months and 26 days old,

or 3351 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23461 days old,

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

There are 280 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 28th 2026.

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

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

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