What happened on Friday September 29, 1961?

Here's what happened on September 29, 1961:

• Khrushchev's Diplomatic Overture to Kennedy During the height of Cold War tensions, Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev sent a confidential 26-page letter to U.S. President John F. Kennedy, expressing regret over a failed diplomatic summit and cautiously proposing potential future diplomatic engagement, revealing the complex diplomatic communications of the era.
• Castro Bans Casino Gambling in Havana In a significant move towards economic and social reform, Cuban leader Fidel Castro announced the prohibition of casino gambling in Havana, marking a decisive step in transforming Cuba's economic landscape and challenging the pre-revolutionary gambling and tourism industry.
• Mamun Kuzbari Becomes Syrian Premier Mamun Kuzbari assumed the role of Premier of Syria, contributing to the political transitions and power dynamics in the Middle East during the early 1960s.
• Birth of Stephanie Miller Stephanie Miller, an American comedian and liberal talk show host, was born, who would later become a prominent media personality known for her political commentary and comedic approach to current events.

Events in 1961

September 29, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 29, 1961

Newspapers from Sep. 29, 1961

September 29, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 272nd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 29, 1961 can also be written as 9/29/1961 in the US and as 29/9/1961 in UK and Europe.

September 29, 1961 in September 1961 calendar

Famous people born on September 29, 1961:

• Julia Gillard

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• Dale Dickey
• Jules Lepennetier
• Steve Washington
• Mohammed Dahlan

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on September 29th

Famous people died on September 29, 1961:

• Reinhard Herbig
• William Shea

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on September 29th

September 29, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 29, 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 29, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 29, 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 29, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 29, 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 29th 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 29, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 29, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 29, 1961 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 29, 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 29, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 09:48 pm and setting at 01:16 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 29, 1961

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Someone born on September 29, 1961 is:

63 years 6 months old,

or 762 months and 25 days old,

or 3316 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23217 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 29, 1961?

There are 159 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 29, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on September 29, 1961.

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