Sunday December 10, 1961: on this day

December 10, 1961 was the 344th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 10, 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 10, 1961, who was born and died on December 10, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 10, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Big Bad John by Jimmy Dean), movies (e.g. Judgment at Nuremberg, directed by Stanley Kramer), TV series (e.g. Les Coulisses De L'Exploit) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 10th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 10, 1961?


December 10, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 344th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 10, 1961 can also be written as 12/10/1961 in the US and as 10/12/1961 in UK and Europe.

December 10, 1961 in December 1961 calendar

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December 10, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 10, 1961:

  • Dr ruth marries fred westheimer
  • Ussr and albania break diplomatic relations.
  • Houston oilers' billy cannon gains record 373 yards against new york titans.
  • Us performs nuclear test at carlsbad, new mexico (underground).
  • The soviet union severs diplomatic relations with albania.
  • The vietnam war officially begins, as the first american helicopters arrive in saigon along with 400 u.s. personnel.
  • Adolf eichmann is pronounced guilty of crimes against humanity by a panel of 3 israeli judges.

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December 10, 1961: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Cleveland Browns - Chicago Bears : 14 - 17
  • Dallas Cowboys - St. Louis Cardinals : 13 - 31
  • Green Bay Packers - San Francisco 49ers : 21 - 22
  • Minnesota Vikings - Detroit Lions : 7 - 13
  • New York Giants - Philadelphia Eagles : 28 - 24
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December 10, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 10th 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 10, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 10, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on December 10th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 10, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 10, 1961 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 10, 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 10, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 09:25 am and setting at 08:37 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 10, 1961?


Famous people born on December 10, 1961:

  • Nia Peeples
    Nia Peeples

    American actress, singer and dancer, peeples is the star of "walker texas ranger".

  • Belle Alda

    American author known for her children's books.

  • Harley Rouda

    American businessman and politician serving in the U.S.

  • Mark McKoy

    Canadian track star (world record indoor 50m).

  • Nia Peeples [Vernia] in Hollywood

    California, usa; actress/dancer/singer/host (fame, party machine).

  • Joe Lando

    Actor.

  • Oded Schramm

    Israel-american mathematician, academic (d. 2008).

  • Pasang Lhamu Sherpa
  • Lucia Zorzi
  • Maria Perosino
  • Bob Beyer
  • Cecilia Bouzat
  • Jos Kuipers
  • Michele Mognato
  • Iván Olivares

Whose famous birthday is on December 10th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 10th:

  • Michael Clarke Duncan
    Michael Clarke Duncan

    American actor.

  • Kenneth Branagh
    Kenneth Branagh

    British actor and director, often compared to orson welles or laurence olivier for his towering talents.

  • Teyana Taylor
    Teyana Taylor

    Rapper.

  • Emmanuelle Chriqui
    Emmanuelle Chriqui

    Canadian actress.

  • Susan Dey
    Susan Dey

    American actress.

  • Fionnula Flanagan
    Fionnula Flanagan

    Dublin, ireland -- actress (rich man poor man).

  • Summer Phoenix
    Summer Phoenix

    American actress.

  • Dorothy Lamour
    Dorothy Lamour

    American actress who made the sarong a household name in 1936's "the jungle princess", her first film.

  • Una Merkel
    Una Merkel

    Covington (kentucky) -- actress (42nd street and abraham lincoln).

  • Ana Gabriel
    Ana Gabriel

    Pop singer.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 10th

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December 10, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 4 months old,

or 748 months and 14 days old,

or 3254 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22781 days old,

if you were born on December 10, 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 10, 1961?

There are 230 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 10th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 10, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 10, 1961.

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December 10, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on December 10th?

Famous deaths on December 10th:

  • Richard Pryor
    Richard Pryor

    American actor and comedian.

  • Otis Redding
    Otis Redding

    26-year-old singer ("sittin' on the dock of the bay") dies in a plane crash.

  • Thomas Merton
    Thomas Merton

    French-american poet, monk and mystic, he was a social critic, writer, poet, and monk.

  • Michael Nesmith
    Michael Nesmith

    American musician and member of "the monkees".

  • Barbara Windsor
    Barbara Windsor

    British comedian actor, known for her sexy roles in the 1967 "carry on" films.

  • Henri Vidal
    Henri Vidal

    French film actor, vidal made his film debut with edith piaf in montmartre-sur-seine (1941).

  • Ann Dvorak
    Ann Dvorak

    Actress (g men.

  • Faron Young
    Faron Young

    Country singer/actor, hidden guns, commits suicide at the age of 34.

  • Philip McKeon
    Philip McKeon

    American producer and actor.

  • Ashok Kumar
    Ashok Kumar

    Indian actor, singer, and producer (b. 1911).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 10th

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December 10, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on December 10, 1961:

  • Human Rights Day
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December 10, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 10, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 4th and December 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 10, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 10, 1961 was Big Bad John by Jimmy Dean, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

December 10, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 10, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 4th and December 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

December 10, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 10, 1961 was Tower Of Strength by Frankie Vaughan, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

December 10, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 10, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 4th and December 10th. 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
  5. - Big Bad John

December 10, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 10, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

December 10, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 10, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 4th and December 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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December 10, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 10, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Judgment at Nuremberg

Judgment at Nuremberg

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Stanley Kramer

Starring: Spencer Tracy, Burt Lancaster, Richard Widmark, Marlene Dietrich

Country: United States of America

One, Two, Three

One, Two, Three

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Billy Wilder

Starring: James Cagney, Horst Buchholz, Pamela Tiffin, Arlene Francis

Country: United States of America

Babes in Toyland

Babes in Toyland

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jack Donohue

Starring: Ray Bolger, Tommy Sands, Annette Funicello, Ed Wynn

Country: United States of America

Paris Belongs to Us

Paris Belongs to Us

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jacques Rivette

Starring: Betty Schneider, Giani Esposito, Françoise Prévost, Daniel Crohem

Bachelor Flat

Bachelor Flat

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Frank Tashlin

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

December 10, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 10, 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:

Les coulisses de l'exploit

Les coulisses de l'exploit

Release year: 1961

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

December 10, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 10, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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 …

The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford

The Incredible Journey

By:

Their instincts told them to go west. So the Labrador retriever, the bull terrier, and the Siamese, a young Labrador retriever set off through Canada.

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich by William L. Shirer

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich

By:

This definitive history of Hitler's rise is back in hardcover, hailed by The New York Times as "one the most important works historical of our time"

Chairman Of The Bored by Edward Streeter

Chairman Of The Bored

By:

First edition printed by Harper in 1961; pages tight and clean, some yellowing, 274 Pages.

Clock Without Hands by Carson McCullers

Clock Without Hands

By:

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

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Who was the US President on December 10, 1961?

On December 10, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 10, 1961?

On December 10, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 10, 1961?

On December 10, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about December 10th?

December 10th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 10th 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 10th, such as:

  • 2018 - Urjit patel, governor of reserve bank of india, abruptly resigns.
  • 2017 - Conflict between israel and palestine: a palestinian 24-year-old stabs and injures an israeli security officer at jerusalem's central bus station. the attacker was arrested.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: palmyra attack (december 2016). the sohr, amaq and amaq announced that isil had captured an oil field to the north-west palmyra. (de standaard). (voa). american-led intervention in syria (november-december 2016),: the united states announces it will send 200 additional troops to support the islamic state of iraq (isis) and the levant (from al-raqqah). (reuters), (bbc),

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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.

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Sunday December 10, 1961