What happened on Monday October 30, 1961?

Here's what happened on October 30, 1961:

• Soviet Union Detonates Tsar Bomba The Soviet Union conducted a historic nuclear test by detonating the Tsar Bomba, the most powerful nuclear weapon ever created. This hydrogen bomb, dropped over the Novaya Zemlya archipelago, had an unprecedented yield of 58 megatons, making it the largest explosive device in human history. The test demonstrated the Soviet Union's advanced nuclear capabilities during the Cold War era.
• De-Stalinization: Removal from Lenin's Tomb In a significant symbolic act of de-Stalinization, the Soviet Party Congress unanimously approved a resolution to remove Josef Stalin's body from Lenin's tomb in Moscow's Red Square. This decision marked a critical moment in Soviet political history, signaling a formal rejection of Stalin's legacy and a shift towards a more moderate political approach under Nikita Khrushchev's leadership.
• Interstate Segregation Ban Takes Effect The Interstate Commerce Commission's federal order banning segregation at all interstate public facilities officially came into effect, representing a significant milestone in the American Civil Rights Movement and advancing racial equality in public spaces.
• U Thant Elected UN Acting Secretary General The United Nations unanimously elected U Thant as the acting Secretary-General, a significant diplomatic appointment during the Cold War period. U Thant, from Burma (now Myanmar), would go on to serve as the third UN Secretary-General from 1961 to 1971, playing a crucial role in international diplomacy.
• Hurricane Hattie Devastates Belize City Hurricane Hattie struck Belize City with catastrophic force, resulting in over 270 fatalities. The hurricane's immense destruction led to a significant urban planning decision: the relocation of Belize's capital from the coastal Belize City to the inland city of Belmopan, fundamentally changing the country's geographical and administrative landscape.
• Fantastic Four #1 Debuts Marvel Comics launched the Fantastic Four #1, a groundbreaking comic book that would revolutionize the American comic book industry. This publication marked the beginning of the Marvel Universe, introducing a new era of superhero storytelling that would profoundly influence popular culture.

Events in 1961

October 30, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 30, 1961

Newspapers from Oct. 30, 1961

October 30, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 303rd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 30, 1961 can also be written as 10/30/1961 in the US and as 30/10/1961 in UK and Europe.

October 30, 1961 in October 1961 calendar

Famous people born on October 30, 1961:

• Larry Wilmore

  American comedian, writer, and television producer who hosted 'The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore' on Comedy Central, known for his sharp...

• Seth Adonkor
• Kalman Daniel Toth
• Dmitrij Muratov
• Joe Berlinger
• Ronald Garan

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on October 30th

Famous people died on October 30, 1961:

• Luigi Einaudi

  Italian economist and politician, 2nd president of the italian republic (b. 1874).

• Margherita Sarfatti
• Natale Sardelli
• Carlo Semenza
• Georges Artigue

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on October 30th

October 30, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 30, 1961 was Runaround Sue by Dion, according to the music chart for the week October 30th and November 5th.

1. Dion - Runaround Sue
2. The Dovells - Bristol Stomp
3. Jimmy Dean - Big Bad John
4. Ray Charles - Hit The Road Jack
5. The Paris Sisters - I Love How You Love Me

October 30, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 30, 1961 was His Latest Flame / Little Sisters by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week October 30th and November 5th.

1. Elvis Presley - His Latest Flame / Little Sisters
2. Helen Shapiro - Walking Back To Happiness
3. Cliff Richard - When The Girl In Your Arms Is The Girl In Your Heart
4. John Leyton - Wild Wind

October 30, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 30, 1961 was Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles and his Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 30th and November 5th.

1. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Hit The Road Jack
2. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
3. Lee Dorsey - Ya Ya
4. Ike & Tina Turner - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
5. Tommy Hunt - Human

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 30th is Scorpio.

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

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October 30, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 30, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 30, 1961 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 30, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 09:50 pm and setting at 01:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 23, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Nov 22, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on October 30, 1961

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Someone born on October 30, 1961 is:

63 years 6 months old,

or 762 months and 14 days old,

or 3315 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23207 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 30, 1961?

There are 169 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 30, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 30, 1961.

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