Sunday December 17, 1961: on this day

December 17, 1961 was the 351st day of the year 1961, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 17, 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 17, 1961, who was born and died on December 17, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 17, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes), movies (e.g. The Children's Hour, directed by William Wyler), 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 17th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 17, 1961?


December 17, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 351st day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1961 can also be written as 12/17/1961 in the US and as 17/12/1961 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 1961 in December 1961 calendar

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December 17, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 17, 1961:

  • India seizes goa and 2 other portuguese colonies
  • Niteroi circus of rio de janeiro catches fire; 323 die
  • Disgruntled employee sets fire to a niteroi circus of rio de janeiro circus tent in niteroi, brazil; 323 die.
  • History of goa: operation vijay : india seizes goa from portugal.
  • A circus tent fire in niterói, brazil kills 323.
  • Niterói circus fire: fire breaks out during a performance by the gran circus norte-americano in the city of niterói, rio de janeiro, brazil, killing more than 500.

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December 17, 1961: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Cleveland Browns - New York Giants : 7 - 7
  • Dallas Cowboys - Washington Redskins : 24 - 34
  • Green Bay Packers - Los Angeles Rams : 24 - 17
  • Minnesota Vikings - Chicago Bears : 35 - 52
  • Philadelphia Eagles - Detroit Lions : 27 - 24
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December 17, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th 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 17, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on December 17th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 17, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 17, 1961 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 17, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 01:55 pm and setting at 03:26 am.

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 17, 1961?


Famous people born on December 17, 1961:

  • Sara Dallin

    English singer and bass player (bananarama).

  • Mansoor al-Jamri

    Bahraini journalist and author.

  • LaChanz LaChanze

    Actress.

  • Shane Black

    Actor.

  • Sam Robards

    American actor, jason robards is the son of lauren bacall (a divorcee) and jason robards (a noted family).

  • Venice Kong

    St. mary, jamaica -- playmate (september, 1985).

  • Marek Kaleta

    Estonian javelin thrower.

  • Bill Hicks

    Comedian.

  • Jon Tenney

    Actor.

  • Henk van Stee
  • Ersun Yanal
  • Roger Westling
  • Víctor Hugo Basabe
  • Inés Fernández-Ordóñez

Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:

  • Milla Jovovich
    Milla Jovovich

    She is a ukrainian actress and model.

  • John Abraham
    John Abraham

    Indian actor and producer.

  • Sarah Paulson
    Sarah Paulson

    American actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi

    American actor and producer.

  • Katheryn Winnick
    Katheryn Winnick

    Tv actress.

  • Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman

    Versatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.

  • Mike Mills
    Mike Mills

    American musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.

  • Laurie Holden
    Laurie Holden

    American-canadian producer and actress.

  • Eugene Levy
    Eugene Levy

    Hamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).

  • André Claveau
    André Claveau

    French actor and singer (d. 2003).

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December 17, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 4 months old,

or 748 months and 2 days old,

or 3252 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22769 days old,

if you were born on December 17, 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 17, 1961?

There are 242 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 17, 1961.

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December 17, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 17, 1961:

  • Lillian Trasher

    Lillian Trasher was an American missionary who founded the Assiut Orphanage in Egypt, one of the largest orphanages in the world.

  • Elwin Bruner

    Elwin Bruner was a renowned psychologist known for his work in cognitive psychology.

  • Marion Perkins

    At 53 years old, the sculptor man of sorrow dies.

  • György Kőszegi
  • Denison Clift
  • Giuseppe Bastianini
  • Renzo Baraldi

What famous deaths happened on December 17th?

Famous deaths on December 17th:

  • Jennifer Jones
    Jennifer Jones

    American actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.

  • Dana Andrews
    Dana Andrews

    American actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.

  • Thomas Mitchell
    Thomas Mitchell

    American actor (b. 1892).

  • Janet Margolin
    Janet Margolin

    American actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.

  • Kelvin Klein

    Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.

  • Kiala Nzinga

    Kiala Nzinga was a 17th-century queen of the Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms in present-day Angola, known for her resistance against Portuguese...

  • Dniya Bouazizi

    Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.

  • Leonidus Kogan

    Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.

  • Marguerite Yourcenar

    Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.

  • Luay al-Atassi

    Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 17th

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December 17, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 17, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 11th and December 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 17, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 17, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 17, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Please Mr. Postman
  2. - Big Bad John
  3. - Goodbye Cruel World
  4. - The Twist
  5. - Walk On By

December 17, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 1961 was Tower Of Strength by Frankie Vaughan, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 17, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 17, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. 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 17, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 17, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 17, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 11th and December 17th. 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. - September In The Rain

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December 17, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 17, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Children's Hour

The Children's Hour

Release year: 1961

Directed by: William Wyler

Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Shirley MacLaine, James Garner, Miriam Hopkins

Country: United States of America

Pocketful of Miracles

Pocketful of Miracles

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Frank Capra

Starring: Glenn Ford, Bette Davis, Hope Lange, Arthur O'Connell

Country: United States of America

Lover Come Back

Lover Come Back

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Delbert Mann

Starring: Rock Hudson, Doris Day, Tony Randall, Edie Adams

Country: United States of America

Barabbas

Barabbas

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Starring: Anthony Quinn, Silvana Mangano, Arthur Kennedy, Katy Jurado

The Second Time Around

The Second Time Around

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Vincent Sherman

Starring: Debbie Reynolds, Steve Forrest, Andy Griffith, Juliet Prowse

December 17, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 17, 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 17, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 17, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

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To Kill A Mockingbird, the unforgettable story of a Southern childhood and the conscience crisis that rocked it became a bestseller immediately and was critically acclaimed when it was published for the first time in 1960.

A Nation Of Sheep by William J. Lederer

A Nation Of Sheep

By:

Nation Of Sheep A, William J. Lederer

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 …

Calories Don'T Count by Herman Taller

Calories Don'T Count

By:

1961: By Herman Taller M.D. 1961: by Herman Taller M.D.

Ring Of Bright Water by Gavin Maxwell

Ring Of Bright Water

By:

The story of Gavin Maxwell and his life with otters off the west coast of Scotland was hailed as a masterpiece in 1960. It remains one of the most beloved books.

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Who was the US President on December 17, 1961?

On December 17, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1961?

On December 17, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 17, 1961?

On December 17, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about December 17th?

December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
  • 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
  • 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.

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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.

Discover how December 1961 calendar looked like.

Sunday December 17, 1961