What happened on Thursday September 28, 1961?

Here's what happened on September 28, 1961:

• Founding of Amnesty International The international human rights organization Amnesty International was founded by Peter Benenson, dedicated to combating human rights abuses and advocating for global justice.
• End of United Arab Republic A military coup in Damascus effectively terminates the United Arab Republic, dissolving the political union between Egypt and Syria that had been established in 1958.
• Ted Williams' Final Home Run Baseball legend Ted Williams hits a dramatic home run in his final at-bat, concluding his illustrious career with a memorable moment at Fenway Park.
• X-15 High-Altitude Flight US Navy Commander Forrest S. Petersen pilots the experimental X-15 aircraft to an impressive altitude of 30,720 meters, pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology.
• Purlie Victorious Broadway Opening Ossie Davis' satirical farce 'Purlie Victorious' opens on Broadway, offering a comedic exploration of racial dynamics in the American South.
• Doctor Kildare TV Series Premiere The medical drama 'Doctor Kildare' debuts on NBC-TV, introducing audiences to a popular medical series that would become a significant part of 1960s television.
• Hazel TV Series Premiere Starring Shirley Booth, the sitcom 'Hazel' debuts on NBC-TV, featuring the comedic adventures of a witty and opinionated housekeeper.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Sep. 28, 1961

Newspapers from Sep. 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.

September 28, 1961 in September 1961 calendar

Famous people born on September 28, 1961:

• Andy Lau

  Andy Lau is a legendary Hong Kong actor, singer, and film producer, widely recognized as one of Asia's most prominent entertainment icons.

• Tatiana de Rosnay

  Tatiana de Rosnay is a renowned French novelist famous for her internationally acclaimed historical fiction works, particularly 'Sarah's...

• Irvine Welsh

  Irvine Welsh is a Scottish novelist best known for his groundbreaking novel 'Trainspotting', which was adapted into a critically acclaimed...

• Scott Weinrich
• Vittorio Emanuele Parsi

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on September 28th

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.

1. Bobby Vee - Take Good Care Of My Baby
2. Dick and DeeDee - The Mountain's High
3. The Highwaymen - Michael
4. Roy Orbison - Crying
5. Lonnie Donegan and His Skiffle Group - 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.

1. Helen Shapiro - Walking Back To Happiness
2. The Highwaymen - Michael
3. The Shadows - Kon-Tiki
4. Billy Fury - Jealousy
5. Cleo Laine - 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 music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.

1. The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra - My True Story
2. Ike & Tina Turner - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
3. Jimmy Reed - Bright Lights Big City
4. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Baby, You're Right
5. Little Willie John - Take My Love (I Want To Give It All To You)

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

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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?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 28, 1961 was Waning gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on September 28, 1961

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Someone born on September 28, 1961 is:

63 years 6 months old,

or 762 months and 26 days old,

or 3316 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23218 days old,

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

There are 158 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 28th 2025.

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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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