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see horoscope and birth chart for December 30, 1961What happened on Saturday December 30, 1961?
About December 30th, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: Congolese troops captured Albert Kalonji, a political leader of South Kasai province, during a period of significant political instability in the newly independent Congo. Kalonji managed to escape shortly after his capture.
- Day of the week: December 30th, 1961 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens
- Popular movie: El Cid directed by Anthony Mann
More about December 30th, 1961? See below for more news and curiosities on December 30th, 1961.
Table of contents
- December 30, 1961: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 30, 1961?
- Who was born on December 30, 1961?
- December 30, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- December 30, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- December 30, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 30, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 30, 1961?
- Back in 1961
December 30, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 30, 1961:
- Conflict in South Kasai, Congo Congolese troops captured Albert Kalonji, a political leader of South Kasai province, during a period of significant political instability in the newly independent Congo. Kalonji managed to escape shortly after his capture.
- Birth of Sean Hannity Sean Hannity was born, who would later become a prominent American talk radio host and conservative political commentator, known for his influential role in conservative media.
December 30, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was December 30, 1961?
December 30, 1961 was a Saturday and it was the 364th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 30, 1961 can also be written as 12/30/1961 in the US and as 30/12/1961 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 30, 1961?
Famous people born on December 30, 1961:
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Sean HannitySean Hannity is a prominent conservative political commentator and television host for Fox News, known for his influential right-wing...
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Ben JohnsonBen Johnson was a Canadian sprinter who won gold in the 1988 Olympics but was later disqualified for doping, becoming a controversial figure...
- Douglas Coupland
Douglas Coupland is a renowned Canadian novelist and artist, best known for his groundbreaking novel 'Generation X' which defined a cultural...
- Charlie Nicholas
Charlie Nicholas was a professional Scottish footballer who played for Celtic, Arsenal, and the Scottish national team, later becoming a...
December 30, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
December 30, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 30, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 25th and December 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 30, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 30, 1961 was The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.
- The Tokens - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
- Bobby Vee - Run To Him
- Chubby Checker - The Twist
- James Darren - Goodbye Cruel World
- Leroy Van Dyke - Walk On By
December 30, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 30, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.
- The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
- The Impressions - Gypsy Woman
- Bobby Bland - Turn On Your Love Light
- Sims Twins - Soothe Me
- Jimmy McCracklin - Just Got To Know
December 30, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 30th is Capricorn.
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Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 30, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 30, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 30, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 30, 1961 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 30, 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 December 30, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 12:00 am and setting at 12:43 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 22, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1962.
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Your place in the Universe on December 30, 1961
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Someone born on December 30, 1961 is:
63 years 5 months old,
or 761 months and 5 days old,
or 3309 weeks and 4 days old,
or 23167 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 30, 1961?
There are 209 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 30th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 30, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 30, 1961.
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