Sunday December 03, 1961: on this day

December 03, 1961 was the 337th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 03, 1961 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 03, 1961, who was born and died on December 03, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 03, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Big Bad John by Jimmy Dean), movies (e.g. Bachelor Flat, directed by Frank Tashlin), TV series (e.g. Bonsoir) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 3rd, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 03, 1961?


December 03, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 337th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 03, 1961 can also be written as 12/3/1961 in the US and as 3/12/1961 in UK and Europe.

December 03, 1961 in December 1961 calendar

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December 03, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 03, 1961:

  • Beatles meet future manager brian epstein
  • Us performs nuclear test at nevada test site.
  • George blanda of houston oilers kicks 55-yard field goal.
  • Anton geesink becomes first not-japanese judo world champion.

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December 03, 1961: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Cleveland Browns - Dallas Cowboys : 38 - 17
  • Detroit Lions - Chicago Bears : 16 - 15
  • Los Angeles Rams - Minnesota Vikings : 21 - 42
  • New York Giants - Green Bay Packers : 17 - 20
  • Philadelphia Eagles - Pittsburgh Steelers : 35 - 24
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December 03, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 3rd is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius 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 03, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Ox chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 03, 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.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on December 3rd, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 03, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 03, 1961 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 03, 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 03, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 02:13 am and setting at 02:44 pm.

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

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Who was born on December 03, 1961?


Famous people born on December 03, 1961:

  • Kai-Fu Lee

    Founder and chairman of Sinovation Ventures, a leading venture capital firm in China.

  • Richard Olivier

    British director, joan plowright is the second of four children of sir laurence olivier, and joan olivier, his third wife.

  • Adal Ramones

    Mexican comedian known for his work in television and stand-up comedy.

  • Antonio Canales

    Spanish flamenco dancer and choreographer renowned for his innovative style.

  • Pete Gallego

    Politician.

  • Şenol Çorlu
  • Roberto Menia
  • João Santos Cardoso
  • Danila De Lucia
  • Vincent Long Van Nguyen
  • Shinji Takamatsu
  • Paolo Zangrillo
  • Jacques Chevalier
  • Javier Capitán

Whose famous birthday is on December 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 3rd:

  • Maria Callas
    Maria Callas

    Greek opera singer.

  • Julianne Moore
    Julianne Moore

    American actress with auburn hair and pre-raphaelite features.

  • Amanda Seyfried
    Amanda Seyfried

    Amanda Seyfried is a well-known actress known for her roles in movies like 'Mamma Mia!' and 'Les Misérables'.

  • Holly Marie Combs
    Holly Marie Combs

    American actress.

  • Brendan Fraser
    Brendan Fraser

    Canadian-american actor.

  • Daryl Hannah
    Daryl Hannah

    Daryl Hannah is a well-known actress who starred in films like 'Blade Runner' and 'Splash'.

  • Farha Naaz
    Farha Naaz

    Indian film actress who appeared in numerous Hindi and Bhojpuri films.

  • Anna Chlumsky
    Anna Chlumsky

    Movie actress.

  • Michael Angarano
    Michael Angarano

    American actor, director, and screenwriter.

  • Andy Williams
    Andy Williams

    American singer and musician.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 3rd

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December 03, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 3 months old,

or 747 months and 25 days old,

or 3251 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22761 days old,

if you were born on December 03, 1961.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 03, 1961?

There are 250 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 3rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 03, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 03, 1961.

RIP

December 03, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 03, 1961:

  • Jekabs Graubins

    Composer dies at 75.

  • Mary Charleson

    Actress (upstairs & downstairs), died at 76.

  • Ugo Cuesta
  • Pat O'Hara Wood
  • António Ribeiro dos Reis

What famous deaths happened on December 3rd?

Famous deaths on December 3rd:

  • Madeline Kahn
    Madeline Kahn

    American actress known for her comic timing and fey delivery of comedy roles.

  • Glenn Quinn
    Glenn Quinn

    Irish-american actor (b. 1970).

  • Briggston Brown

    Renowned painter known for surrealistic landscapes.

  • Journe Renoir

    Journe Renoir was a renowned French Impressionist painter known for his vibrant, colorful paintings of everyday life.

  • Senovia Lopez

    Influential painter known for her vibrant and emotive abstract artworks.

  • Jozsef Attila

    Renowned Hungarian poet and one of the most important literary figures of the 20th century.

  • Jaan Tõnisson

    Estonian statesman and prime minister, a prominent figure in the Estonian independence movement.

  • Haliyah Evans

    Acclaimed novelist whose works captured the human experience.

  • Phenyx Wilde

    Celebrated for their groundbreaking plays that challenged societal norms.

  • James Stewart

    James stewart was an iconic american actor known for his roles in classic films such as it's a wonderful life and mr.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 3rd

holidays

December 03, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 03, 1961:

  • International Day of Disabled Persons - [1]
  • R.C. Saints - memorial of Saint Francis Xavier; also Saint Birinus

Observances on December 03, 1961:

  • International Day of Persons with Disabilities
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December 03, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 03, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 27th and December 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 03, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 03, 1961 was Big Bad John by Jimmy Dean, according to the music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.

December 03, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 03, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 27th and December 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Big Bad John
  2. - Runaround Sue
  3. - Please Mr. Postman
  4. - Goodbye Cruel World
  5. - Fool #1

December 03, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 03, 1961 was Tower Of Strength by Frankie Vaughan, according to the music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.

December 03, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 03, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 27th and December 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tower Of Strength
  2. - Moon River
  3. - His Latest Flame / Little Sisters
  4. - Take Good Care Of My Baby

December 03, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 03, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.

December 03, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 03, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 27th and December 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Please Mr. Postman
  2. - Hit The Road Jack
  3. - Just Got To Know
  4. - Gypsy Woman
  5. - Tower Of Strength

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December 03, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 03, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Bachelor Flat

Bachelor Flat

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Frank Tashlin

Starring: Tuesday Weld, Richard Beymer, Terry-Thomas, Celeste Holm

Five Minutes to Live

Five Minutes to Live

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Bill Karn

Starring: Johnny Cash, Donald Woods, Cay Forester, Pamela Mason

The Errand Boy

The Errand Boy

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jerry Lewis

Starring: Jerry Lewis, Brian Donlevy, Howard McNear, Dick Wesson

Tarnished Heroes

Tarnished Heroes

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Ernest Morris

Starring: Dermot Walsh, Anton Rodgers, Patrick McAlinney, Richard Carpenter

The Choppers

The Choppers

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Leigh Jason

Starring: Arch Hall Jr., Robert Paget, Burr Middleton, Rex Holman

December 03, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 03, 1961 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Bonsoir

Bonsoir

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jean-Pierre Mocky

La grande farandole

La grande farandole

Release year: 1961

The Dick Van Dyke Show

The Dick Van Dyke Show

Release year: 1961

Written by:

Starring: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews

Country: United States of America

Top Cat

Top Cat

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Alberto Mar

Country: United States of America

Father of the Bride

Father of the Bride

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Gary Alazraki

December 03, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 03, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Judas Tree by A.J. Cronin

The Judas Tree

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Beguiled

Clock Without Hands by Carson McCullers

Clock Without Hands

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Clock Without Hands is McCullers's most powerful statement about race, class and justice. It was set in Georgia just before court-ordered integration.

Tropic Of Cancer by Henry Miller

Tropic Of Cancer

By:

Miller's first novel, a groundbreaking work of fiction, was banned in Britain for nearly thirty years. Henry Miller, a penniless writer who has yet to be published, arrived in Paris in 1930. He left behind a broken marriage and a …

Inside Europe Today by John Gunther

Inside Europe Today

By:

Views of postwar Europe

A Prologue To Love by Taylor Caldwell

A Prologue To Love

By:

There is always help. Amy said that God is always there. "I'm ashamed. He was the only one I had forgotten about. She was silent for a while.

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Who was the US President on December 03, 1961?

On December 03, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 03, 1961?

On December 03, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 03, 1961?

On December 03, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about December 3rd?

December 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 3rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Qatar announces it will be withdrawing from opec beginning january 2019, following almost 60 years of membership. this is to allow the country to concentrate on natural gas production.
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: battle of sana'a 2017: royal saudi air force bombs houthi positions south of sana'a to support ali abdullah saleh, general people's congress.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). seven insurgents were killed in clashes in northern somalia.

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history

What happened in 1961?

1961 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Houston Oilers beat LA Chargers 24-16 in AFL championship game
  • Russia introduces a new ruble worth $1.11
  • Supremes signed with Motown Records

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What was the calendar for December 1961?

December 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 1961 calendar looked like.

Sunday December 3, 1961