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see horoscope and birth chart for December 31, 1961What happened on Sunday, December 31, 1961?
About December 31st, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 31, 1961, members of the Syrian Social Nationalist Party (SSNP) attempted a coup against the Lebanese government. The Lebanese Army and security forces swiftly suppressed the insurrection.
- Day of the week: December 31st, 1961 was a Sunday
- 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: West Side Story directed by Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
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- December 31, 1961: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 31, 1961?
- Who was born on December 31, 1961?
- December 31, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- December 31, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 31, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 31, 1961?
- Back in 1961
December 31, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 31, 1961:
- Failed coup attempt in Lebanon by Syrian Social Nationalist Party On December 31, 1961, members of the Syrian Social Nationalist Party (SSNP) attempted a coup against the Lebanese government. The Lebanese Army and security forces swiftly suppressed the insurrection. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Publication of 'The Incredible Journey' Sheila Burnford's novel 'The Incredible Journey' is published, a heartwarming story about animal companionship that would later inspire popular film adaptations.
December 31, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from December 1961
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December 31, 1961: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- New York Giants - Green Bay Packers : 0 - 37
What day of the week was December 31, 1961?
December 31, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 365th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 31, 1961 can also be written as 12/31/1961 in the US and as 31/12/1961 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 31, 1961?
Famous people born on December 31, 1961:
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Nina Li ChiNina Li Chi is a retired Chinese-Hong Kong actress best known for her work in Hong Kong cinema during the 1980s and early 1990s, as well as for being the wife of martial artist Jet Li. [bio]
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Sean HannityConservative political commentator, television host, and author known for his work on Fox News.
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Fabian NiciezaRenowned comic book writer and creator who co-created the iconic character Deadpool, significantly influencing modern comic book culture.
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Douglas CouplandCanadian novelist, artist, and designer known for his influential works exploring contemporary culture and technology.
![Rick Aguilera]()
Rick AguileraProfessional baseball player and coach who played as a pitcher for the Minnesota Twins during a successful MLB career.
![Rick Aguilera in San Gabriel]()
Rick Aguilera in San GabrielProfessional baseball pitcher for the Minnesota Twins from San Gabriel, California.
December 31, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 31, 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 31, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 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 31, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 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 31, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st 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 31, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 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 31, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 31, 1961 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 31, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 12:58 am and setting at 01:14 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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Someone born on December 31, 1961 is:
64 years 7 months old,
or 775 months and 8 days old,
or 3370 weeks and 6 days old,
or 23596 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1961?
There are 145 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 31st 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 31, 1961.
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For someone born on December 31, 1961, a 1961 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to December 31, 1961 includes Failed coup attempt in Lebanon by Syrian Social Nationalist Party, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around December 31, 1961 included “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” by The Tokens, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of December 31, 1961 included West Side Story, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
December 31, 1961 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Nina Li Chi, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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