Thursday September 28, 1961: on this day

September 28, 1961 was the 271st day of the year 1961, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is September 28, 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 September 28, 1961, who was born and died on September 28, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 28, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Take Good Care Of My Baby by Bobby Vee), movies (e.g. Breakfast at Tiffany's, directed by Blake Edwards), 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 September 28th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was September 28, 1961?


September 28, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 271st day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 28, 1961 can also be written as 9/28/1961 in the US and as 28/9/1961 in UK and Europe.

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September 28, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 28, 1961:

  • Doctor kildare, debuts on nbc-tv
  • Hazel, starring shirley booth debuts on nbc-tv
  • Purlie victorious, a farce by ossie davis, opens on broadway
  • Ted williams hits a hr on his last at bat
  • Usn comdr forrest s petersen takes x-15 to 30,720 m
  • A military coup in damascus effectively ends the united arab republic, the union between egypt and syria.

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September 28, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 28th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

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

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 28, 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 September 28th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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September 28, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 28, 1961 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 28, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 09:48 pm and setting at 12:19 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 1961.

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Who was born on September 28, 1961?


Famous people born on September 28, 1961:

  • Tatiana de Rosnay

    Tatiana de Rosnay is a French author known for her bestselling novels, including 'Sarah's Key' and 'The House I Loved'.

  • Helen Grant

    English lawyer and politician, minister for sport and the olympics.

  • Quentin Kawānanakoa

    American politician and lawyer.

  • Anne White

    American tennis player.

  • Gregory Jbara

    American actor and singer.

  • Andy Lau

    Actor.

  • Irvine Welsh

    Novelist.

  • Ed Vosberg

    Tucson, arizona -- pitcher (texas rangers).

  • Michael-James Wixted

    Santa monica, california -- actor (smith family).

  • Yordanka Donkova

    Bulgaria -- 100m hurdler (world records).

  • Anne White in Charleston

    West virginia, usa.

  • Scott Weinrich
  • Antonella Zucchini
  • Francesco Daveri
  • Jean-Daniel Délèze

Whose famous birthday is on September 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 28th:

  • Brigitte Bardot
    Brigitte Bardot

    French actress, "the french sexkitten", has been called lush and pouty for more than 25 years.

  • Hilary Duff
    Hilary Duff

    Hilary duff is an american singer and actress known for her role in the disney channel series lizzie mcguire and her successful music...

  • Bam Margera
    Bam Margera

    Bam margera is an american professional skateboarder, stunt performer, and television personality, best known for his appearances in the mtv...

  • Naomi Watts
    Naomi Watts

    British actress who became famous for her role in david lynch's 2001 psychological thriller, "mulholland drive".

  • Marcello Mastroianni
    Marcello Mastroianni

    Italian actor known for his roles in classic films such as La Dolce Vita and 8½.

  • Sylvia Kristel
    Sylvia Kristel

    Dutch actress, famous for her role in the 1970s erotic film "emanuelle" (and its sequels).

  • Wilford Brimley
    Wilford Brimley

    Wilford brimley was an american actor known for his roles in cocoon, the thing, and the natural.

  • Janeane Garofalo
    Janeane Garofalo

    American comedian, writer, activist, and comedienne.

  • Moon Zappa
    Moon Zappa

    Frank zappa's first child, an american singer and actress, was the first of a prominent american family.

  • Helen Shapiro
    Helen Shapiro

    English actress and singer.

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September 28, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 6 months old,

or 750 months and 23 days old,

or 3264 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22850 days old,

if you were born on September 28, 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 September 28, 1961?

There are 161 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 28th 2024.

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

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

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September 28, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 28, 1961:

  • Michael Shepley

    Actor (dick and the duchess), died at 54.

What famous deaths happened on September 28th?

Famous deaths on September 28th:

  • Elia Kazan
    Elia Kazan

    Turkish-born american stage and film director.

  • Robert Helpmann
    Robert Helpmann

    Australian ballet dancer, choreographer and actor.

  • Eric Fleming
    Eric Fleming

    Actor (gil rawhide) dies at 41.

  • Harpo Marx
    Harpo Marx

    American comedian, most well-known for his role as harpo, the mute and blond-wigged harpo of the nimble-witted marx brothers.

  • Mantan Moreland
    Mantan Moreland

    Watermelon man, a comedian, dies at 71.

  • Loui Pasteur

    Famous for his discoveries in vaccination, microbial fermentation, and pasteurization.

  • Ewin Hubble

    Known for Hubble's law and the Hubble Space Telescope.

  • Ghazi Abdel-Nasser

    The second President of Egypt, known for his leadership during the Suez Crisis and the establishment of the United Arab Republic.

  • Elizabelle Parker

    Renowned Hollywood actress known for her versatile roles.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on September 28th

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September 28, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on September 28, 1961:

  • Feast day of the following RC Saints Leoba
  • St. Wenceslas
  • French Republican Calendar - Carotte (Carrot) Day, seventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Taiwan - Teacher's Day (Confucius' birthday)
  • Czech Republic - Czech Statehood Day
  • Also see September 28 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Lorenzo Ruiz

Observances on September 28, 1961:

  • World Maritime Day
  • International Day for Universal Access to Information
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September 28, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 28, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 25th and October 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 28, 1961 was Take Good Care Of My Baby by Bobby Vee, according to the music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.

September 28, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on September 28, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 25th and October 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Take Good Care Of My Baby
  2. - The Mountain's High
  3. - Michael
  4. - Crying
  5. - Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor (On The Bedpost Over Night)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 28, 1961 was Walking Back To Happiness by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.

September 28, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on September 28, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 25th and October 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Walking Back To Happiness
  2. - Michael
  3. - Kon-Tiki
  4. - Jealousy
  5. - You'll Answer To Me

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 28, 1961 was My True Story by The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.

September 28, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on September 28, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 25th and October 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - My True Story
  2. - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
  3. - Bright Lights Big City
  4. - Baby, You're Right
  5. - Take My Love (I Want To Give It All To You)

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September 28, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on September 28, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Breakfast at Tiffany's

Breakfast at Tiffany's

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Blake Edwards

Starring: Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard, Patricia Neal, Buddy Ebsen

Country: United States of America

Paris Blues

Paris Blues

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Martin Ritt

Starring: Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Sidney Poitier, Louis Armstrong

Country: United States of America

Bus Stop

Bus Stop

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Joshua Logan

Starring: Marilyn Monroe, Don Murray, Arthur O'Connell, Betty Field

Country: United States of America

The Hustler

The Hustler

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Robert Rossen

Starring: Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie, George C. Scott

Country: United States of America

Paris Blues

Paris Blues

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Martin Ritt

Starring: Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Sidney Poitier, Louis Armstrong

Country: United States of America

September 28, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on September 28, 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

September 28, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on September 28, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

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To Kill A Mockingbird, the unforgettable story of a Southern childhood and the conscience crisis that rocked it became a bestseller immediately and was critically acclaimed when it was published for the first time in 1960.

The Edge Of Sadness by Edwin O'Connor

The Edge Of Sadness

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

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

Clock Without Hands by Carson McCullers

Clock Without Hands

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Clock Without Hands is McCullers's most powerful statement about race, class and justice. It was set in Georgia just before court-ordered integration.

The Age Of Reason Begins by Will and Ariel Durant

The Age Of Reason Begins

By:

This article examines the religious strife in Europe and the scientific progress made between 1558 and 1650.

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Who was the US President on September 28, 1961?

On September 28, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 28, 1961?

On September 28, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on September 28, 1961?

On September 28, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about September 28th?

September 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of September. 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 September 28th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests - six palestinians, including one 12-year-old boy, were killed in idf fire during gaza border clashes.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the islamic state of iraq and the levant released footage that appears to show abu bakr al-baghdadi, its leader, urging his followers against "crusaders andapostates"
  • 2016 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 21 deaths from a u.s. drone attack in nangarhar province, afghanistan

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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 September 1961?

September 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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.

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