Sunday October 01, 1961: on this day

October 01, 1961 was the 274th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 01, 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 October 01, 1961, who was born and died on October 01, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 01, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Take Good Care Of My Baby by Bobby Vee), movies (e.g. Breakfast at Tiffany's, directed by Blake Edwards), TV series (e.g. The Dick Van Dyke Show) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 1st, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 01, 1961?


October 01, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 274th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 01, 1961 can also be written as 10/1/1961 in the US and as 1/10/1961 in UK and Europe.

October 01, 1961 in October 1961 calendar

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October 01, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 01, 1961:

  • Kgin tv channel 11 in grand island, nb (cbs) begins broadcasting
  • Mickey wright wins lpga mickey wright golf open
  • Roger maris sets record of 61 hrs
  • Wolo tv channel 25 in columbia, sc (abc) begins broadcasting
  • Wyah tv channel 27 in portsmouth, va (ind) begins broadcasting
  • A believed-extinct volcano erupts in tristan da cunha.
  • East and west cameroon merge to form the federal republic of cameroon.
  • The united states defense intelligence agency is formed, becoming the country's first centralized military intelligence organization.
  • The ctv television network, canada's first private television network, is launched.

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October 01, 1961: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Chicago Bears - Green Bay Packers : 0 - 24
  • Dallas Cowboys - Cleveland Browns : 7 - 25
  • Minnesota Vikings - Baltimore Colts : 33 - 34
  • New York Giants - Washington Redskins : 24 - 21
  • Pittsburgh Steelers - Los Angeles Rams : 14 - 24
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October 01, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 1st is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

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 01, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 01, 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 October 1st, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 01, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on October 01, 1961 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 01, 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 01, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 11:18 pm and setting at 02:54 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 1961.

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Who was born on October 01, 1961?


Famous people born on October 01, 1961:

  • Jim Breyer

    Noted venture capitalist and early investor in Facebook.

  • Innocent Chukwuma

    Founder of Innoson Group, a Nigerian conglomerate.

  • Corrie van Zyl

    South african cricketer and coach.

  • Gary Ablett Sr.

    Australian footballer.

  • Rico Constantino

    American professional wrestler.

  • Robert Rey

    Brazilian television personality and plastic surgeon.

  • Eric Stoltz

    Actor.

  • Walter Mazzarri
  • Gerald Messlender
  • Jesús Barrios
  • Thomas von Heesen
  • Kim Poong-joo
  • Fabio Rosini
  • Mel Sterland

Whose famous birthday is on October 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 1st:

  • Jimmy Carter
    Jimmy Carter

    American politician and 39th president of united states, was sworn in on 1/20/1977.

  • Brie Larson
    Brie Larson

    Brie larson is a highly acclaimed movie actress known for her roles in films such as 'room' and 'captain marvel'.

  • Zach Galifianakis
    Zach Galifianakis

    Zach galifianakis is an american comedian and actor known for his roles in the hangover movie series and his comedic talk show between two...

  • Hakeem Kae-Kazim
    Hakeem Kae-Kazim

    Nigerian-born actor known for his roles in various films and TV series.

  • Julie Andrews
    Julie Andrews

    British-american singer and actress with a four-octave range.

  • Jeane Manson
    Jeane Manson

    American singer, model, and actress living in france.

  • Philippe Noiret
    Philippe Noiret

    French actor, both on tv and in film.

  • Matthew Daddario
    Matthew Daddario

    Matthew daddario is a tv actor known for his role as alec lightwood in the tv series shadowhunters.

  • Stella Stevens
    Stella Stevens

    Stella stevens is an american actress, known for her roles in films such as 'the poseidon adventure' and 'the nutty professor'.

  • Randy Quaid
    Randy Quaid

    Randy quaid is an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'national lampoon's vacation' and 'independence day'.

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October 01, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 5 months old,

or 749 months and 27 days old,

or 3260 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22824 days old,

if you were born on October 01, 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 October 01, 1961?

There are 187 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 01, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 01, 1961.

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October 01, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 01, 1961:

  • Ludwig Bemelmans

    Writer and illustrator best known for the 'Madeline' children's book series.

  • Donald Cook

    Actor (too young to go steady), dies at 60.

  • Illés Spitz
  • Rosa Sensat
  • William Otterwell Brady

What famous deaths happened on October 1st?

Famous deaths on October 1st:

  • Richard Avedon

    American photographer, best known for his commercial fashion photography and portraits that have an immediate emotional impact.

  • Loui Leakey

    Renowned for discoveries of early human fossils in East Africa.

  • Spyridon Marinatos

    Renowned Greek archaeologist known for his excavations at Akrotiri on the island of Santorini.

  • Idonia Glaser

    Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Gamble Rogers

    Award-winning investigative journalist known for his in-depth reporting.

  • Fount Leakey

    Known for significant fossil discoveries in Africa.

  • Reathel Bean

    Former MLB pitcher known for his successful career with the Boston Red Sox.

  • Macdonald Critchley

    Renowned neurologist known for his work on brain disorders.

  • Pavle Vuisić

    Renowned Serbian playwright and screenwriter.

  • Hendry Fok

    Hong Kong businessman and politician.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 1st

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October 01, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 01, 1961:

  • Singapore - Children's Day
  • Also see October 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • World Vegetarian Day
  • French Republican Calendar - Cuve (Barrel) Day, tenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Tuvalu - Independence Day (from Gilbert Islands (Kiribati), 1975)
  • San Marino - two Captains Regent, elected by parliament, take office for six months.
  • Nigeria - Independence Day (from Britain, 1960)
  • People's Republic of China - National Day (1949)
  • RC Church - Feast days of Saint ThTrFse de Lisieux; formerly of Saint Bavo and Saint Remigius
  • Republic of Cyprus - Independence Day (from Britain, 1960)

Observances on October 01, 1961:

  • International Day of Older Persons
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October 01, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 01, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 25th and October 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 01, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 01, 1961 was Take Good Care Of My Baby by Bobby Vee, according to the music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.

October 01, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 01, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 25th and October 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Take Good Care Of My Baby
  2. - The Mountain's High
  3. - Michael
  4. - Crying
  5. - Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor (On The Bedpost Over Night)

October 01, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 01, 1961 was Walking Back To Happiness by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.

October 01, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 01, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 25th and October 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Walking Back To Happiness
  2. - Michael
  3. - Kon-Tiki
  4. - Jealousy
  5. - You'll Answer To Me

October 01, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 01, 1961 was My True Story by The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.

October 01, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 01, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 25th and October 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - My True Story
  2. - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
  3. - Bright Lights Big City
  4. - Baby, You're Right
  5. - Take My Love (I Want To Give It All To You)

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October 01, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 01, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Breakfast at Tiffany's

Breakfast at Tiffany's

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Blake Edwards

Starring: Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard, Patricia Neal, Buddy Ebsen

Country: United States of America

Paris Blues

Paris Blues

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Martin Ritt

Starring: Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Sidney Poitier, Louis Armstrong

Country: United States of America

Bus Stop

Bus Stop

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Joshua Logan

Starring: Marilyn Monroe, Don Murray, Arthur O'Connell, Betty Field

Country: United States of America

The Hustler

The Hustler

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Robert Rossen

Starring: Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie, George C. Scott

Country: United States of America

Paris Blues

Paris Blues

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Martin Ritt

Starring: Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Sidney Poitier, Louis Armstrong

Country: United States of America

October 01, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 01, 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:

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

Car 54, Where Are You?

Car 54, Where Are You?

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Bill Fishman

Hamlet

Hamlet

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michael Almereyda

October 01, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 01, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Nobody Knows My Name by James Baldwin

Nobody Knows My Name

By:

This collection of essays, written with Baldwin's unflinching honesty and illuminating insights, examines topics such as race relations in America and the role of the writer within society.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

By:

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.

The House At Old Vine by Norah Lofts

The House At Old Vine

By:

"Tomorrow, the man I love will die; horribly and publicly... I'm supposed to be praying for him to repent.

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"

The Winter Of Our Discontent by John Steinbeck

The Winter Of Our Discontent

By:

The last novel of one America's most loved writers--a story of degeneration and corruption as well as a spiritual crisis. In awarding John Steinbeck 1962 Nobel Prize in Literature, it was stated by the Nobel committee that

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Who was the US President on October 01, 1961?

On October 01, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 01, 1961?

On October 01, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 01, 1961?

On October 01, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about October 1st?

October 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of October. 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 October 1st, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 eastern euphrates missile strike by iran: iran launches six ballistic missiles from its territory at isil targets in eastern syria near the euphrates river valley. this is in response to the ahvaz military parade.
  • 2017 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: houthi forces claim that they have taken down an american mq-9 reaper drone above the yemeni capital sana'a. saba news agency footage appears to show people gathered around the aircraft's wreckage.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war: houthi forces launch rockets that reportedly hit hsv-2 swift, which is a military vessel belonging the united arab emirates navy. it was reportedly destroyed off the coast yemen near the strategically important port of mokha in the red sea. (reuters),

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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 October 1961?

October 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1961 calendar looked like.

Sunday October 1, 1961