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.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 01, 1961?
- October 01, 1961: What happened on that day?
- October 01, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 01, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 01, 1961?
- October 01, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 01, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- October 01, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 01, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- October 01, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 01, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 01, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 01, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 01, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on October 01, 1961?
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: 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.
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
October 01, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 01, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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October 01, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
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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Get your map!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
American politician and 39th president of united states, was sworn in on 1/20/1977.
- 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 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
Nigerian-born actor known for his roles in various films and TV series.
- Julie Andrews
British-american singer and actress with a four-octave range.
- Jeane Manson
American singer, model, and actress living in france.
- Philippe Noiret
French actor, both on tv and in film.
- Matthew Daddario
Matthew daddario is a tv actor known for his role as alec lightwood in the tv series shadowhunters.
- 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 is an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'national lampoon's vacation' and 'independence day'.
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.
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
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
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:
- Bobby Vee - Take Good Care Of My Baby
- Dick and DeeDee - The Mountain's High
- The Highwaymen - Michael
- Roy Orbison - Crying
- Lonnie Donegan and His Skiffle Group - 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:
- Helen Shapiro - Walking Back To Happiness
- The Highwaymen - Michael
- The Shadows - Kon-Tiki
- Billy Fury - Jealousy
- Cleo Laine - 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:
- The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra - My True Story
- Ike & Tina Turner - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
- Jimmy Reed - Bright Lights Big City
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - Baby, You're Right
- Little Willie John - Take My Love (I Want To Give It All To You)
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:
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:
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:
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.
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),
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.