
Sunday October 29, 1961
US date format: 10/29/1961, UK date format: 29/10/1961
It was Sunday, under the sign of Scorpio (see zodiac on October 29, 1961). The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative), Pope John XXIII was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Randy Jackson (The Jacksons) and Nathaniel Crosby.
In that special week of October people in US were listening to Runaround Sue by Dion.
In UK Walking Back To Happiness by Helen Shapiro was in the top 5 hits.
Bachelor in Paradise, directed by Jack Arnold, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1961
while Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching The Dick Van Dyke Show.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 1961, at October 29 across the years or at October 1961 calendar.

Historical Events
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Holidays
- St. Terence of Metz
- Turkey - Republic Day (1923)
- Anglican Church - James Hannington
- St. Zenobius
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Events
- Syria exits from the United Arab Republic.
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Movies
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Music charts
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Top #5 songs in the USA
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Sport Games on October 29, 1961
NFL
American Football- Chicago Bears - Baltimore Colts : 21 - 20
- Cleveland Browns - St. Louis Cardinals : 21 - 10
- Dallas Cowboys - New York Giants : 17 - 16
- Detroit Lions - Los Angeles Rams : 28 - 10
- Minnesota Vikings - Green Bay Packers : 10 - 28
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TV Series
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in October 1961?
- LIFE: Advisers in Vietnam mans eye
- Time: President of the Northrop Corp.
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.7740
Books
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Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on October 29, 1961?
On October 29, 1961 the day of the week was Sunday.
What zodiac sign is October 29, 1961?
On October 29, 1961 the zodiac sign was Scorpio.
Who was the US President on October 29, 1961?
On October 29, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 29, 1961?
On October 29, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 29, 1961?
On October 29, 1961 Pope John XXIII was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on October 29, 1961?
On October 29, 1961 several famous people were born including, Randy Jackson (The Jacksons), Nathaniel Crosby, Randy Jackson.
What was the number one song in October 29, 1961?
The number one song in the week of October 29, 1961 was Runaround Sue by Dion in US and Walking Back To Happiness by Helen Shapiro in UK.
What were the top hits on October 29, 1961?
The top hits on October 29, 1961 were Runaround Sue by Dion, Bristol Stomp by The Dovells, Big Bad John by Jimmy Dean in US and Walking Back To Happiness by Helen Shapiro, Michael by The Highwaymen, Kon-Tiki by The Shadows in UK.