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December 09, 1961 was the 343rd day of the year 1961, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is December 09, 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 09, 1961, who was born and died on December 09, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 09, 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 9th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 09, 1961?
- December 09, 1961: What happened on that day?
- December 09, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 09, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 09, 1961?
- December 09, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 09, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- December 09, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 09, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- December 09, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 09, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 09, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 09, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 09, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on December 09, 1961?
What day of the week was December 09, 1961?
December 09, 1961 was a Saturday and it was the 343rd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 09, 1961 can also be written as 12/9/1961 in the US and as 9/12/1961 in UK and Europe.
December 09, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 09, 1961:
- From the second city closes at royale theater nyc after 87 performances
- Ss col adolf eichmann found guilty of war crimes in israel
- Tanganyika becomes independent from britain.
December 09, 1961: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Baltimore Colts - Los Angeles Rams : 17 - 34
December 09, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 9th 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 09, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 09, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 9th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 09, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 09, 1961 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 09, 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 09, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 08:28 am and setting at 07:30 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 09, 1961?
Famous people born on December 09, 1961:
![David Anthony Higgins]()
David Anthony HigginsAmerican actor.
- Bensyn Johnson
Legendary sprinter who set world records in the 100m and 200m.
- Joe Lando
American producer and actor.
- Dov Sadan
Israeli scholar specializing in Middle Eastern studies and cultural history.
- David Higgins
American screenwriter and actor.
- Ann Coulter
Journalist.
- Joe Lando in Los Angeles
California, usa; actor (byron sully – dr quinn).
- Ian Andrew Wright in Hamilton
New zealand; rower (olympics-1996).
- Christiane Jolissaint
In switzerland; tennis star.
- Bård Wiggen
- Mao Hengfeng
- Luděk Mikloško
- Einars Repše
- Emil Jonov
- Paul Vincent Davis
- Mike Holland
- Aníbal Litvin
Whose famous birthday is on December 9th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 9th:
![John Malkovich]()
John MalkovichAmerican actor.
![Felicity Huffman]()
Felicity HuffmanFelicity Huffman is an American actress and producer, best known for her role as Lynette Scavo on the television series Desperate...
![Kirk Douglas]()
Kirk DouglasAmerican actor.
![Judi Dench]()
Judi DenchBritish actress, who won a best supporting actress oscar as well as a tony award for her title role in "iris.
![Jesse Metcalfe]()
Jesse MetcalfeAmerican actor and musician.
![Michael Nouri]()
Michael NouriAmerican actor 6'3" and handsome, he appeared in "search for tomorrow" in 1976.
![Simon Helberg]()
Simon HelbergAmerican actor known for his role as Howard Wolowitz in 'The Big Bang Theory'.
![Dia Mirza]()
Dia MirzaIndian model actress and producer.
![Redd Foxx]()
Redd FoxxAmerican comedian and actor.
![Beau Bridges]()
Beau BridgesAmerican actor, born lloyd bridges to a prominent family.
December 09, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 4 months old,
or 748 months and 9 days old,
or 3253 weeks and 5 days old,
or 22776 days old,
if you were born on December 09, 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 09, 1961?
There are 235 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 9th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 09, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 09, 1961.
December 09, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on December 9th?
Famous deaths on December 9th:
![Eleanor Parker]()
Eleanor ParkerAmerican actress, whose beauty was first discovered by a talent scout at pasadena's playhouse.
![Gene Barry]()
Gene BarryAmerican actor (d. 2009).
![Laird Cregar]()
Laird CregarTalented actor known for his roles in classic films such as 'The Lodger' and 'Hangover Square.
![Archie Moore]()
Archie MooreAmerican boxer and actor (b. 1913).
- Mico Palanca
Talented actor known for his roles in Filipino films and television shows.
- Indalecio Allende
Chilean socialist politician and President of Chile.
- Yeny Rivera
Renowned poet known for her emotionally charged verses.
- Marri Chenna Reddy
Indian politician who served as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
- Sebastyan Cabot
Italian explorer who sailed with John Cabot and explored parts of North America.
- Claryce Lispector
A renowned Brazilian writer and philosopher, known for her innovative and introspective novels.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 9th
December 09, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 09, 1961:
- Anti-Corruption Day [1]
- Calendar of saints: Saint Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin : optional memorial
- Peter Fourier, founder of the Congregation of Notre Dame
- Also see December 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics); specifically the conception of Saint Anne
- Scandinavia (specifically Sweden): Anna's Day. Recognizes everyone named Anna, and marks the day to start the preparation process of the lutefisk to be consumed on Christmas Eve.
- Tanzania - Independence Day (of Tanganyika from Britain, 1961)
Observances on December 09, 1961:
- International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime
- International Anti-Corruption Day
December 09, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 09, 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 09, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 09, 1961 was Big Bad John by Jimmy Dean, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.
December 09, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 09, 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:
- Jimmy Dean - Big Bad John
- The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
- James Darren - Goodbye Cruel World
- Dion - Runaround Sue
- Brenda Lee - Fool #1
December 09, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 09, 1961 was Tower Of Strength by Frankie Vaughan, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.
December 09, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 09, 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:
- Frankie Vaughan - Tower Of Strength
- Danny Williams - Moon River
- Elvis Presley - His Latest Flame / Little Sisters
- Bobby Vee - Take Good Care Of My Baby
- Jimmy Dean - Big Bad John
December 09, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 09, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.
December 09, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 09, 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:
- The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
- Jimmy McCracklin - Just Got To Know
- The Impressions - Gypsy Woman
- Sims Twins - Soothe Me
- Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Hit The Road Jack
December 09, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 09, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Billy Wilder
Starring: James Cagney, Horst Buchholz, Pamela Tiffin, Arlene Francis
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Jacques Rivette
Starring: Betty Schneider, Giani Esposito, Françoise Prévost, Daniel Crohem
Bachelor Flat
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Frank Tashlin
Starring: Tuesday Weld, Richard Beymer, Terry-Thomas, Celeste Holm
December 09, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 09, 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
Release year: 1961
Bonsoir
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Jean-Pierre Mocky
La grande farandole
Release year: 1961
The Dick Van Dyke Show
Release year: 1961
Written by: Carl Reiner
Starring: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews
Country: United States of America
Top Cat
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Alberto Mar
Country: United States of America
December 09, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 09, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Coming Fury
By: Bruce Catton
Notes on dust jacket: Bruce Catton's book about the Civil War is both a wide-ranging and a comprehensive work of art.
The Agony and the Ecstasy
By: Irving Stone
Irving Stone's classic biographical novel about Michaelangelo - in which both the artist as well as the man are fully brought to life. This novel is a masterpiece in its own right. It portrays Michelangelo’s passionate, dangerous love life and …
The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich
By: William L. Shirer
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"
My Life In Court
By: Louis Nizer
2012 Reprint of 1961 Edition. This is an exact facsimile, and not reproduced using optical recognition software. This title recounts Nizer's significant civil and criminal accomplishments.
The Incredible Journey
By: Sheila Burnford
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.
Who was the US President on December 09, 1961?
On December 09, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 09, 1961?
On December 09, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 09, 1961?
On December 09, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about December 9th?
December 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th 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 9th, such as:
- 2018 - After a fire broke out in an apartment in reggio emilia in italy, two people were killed and 38 more were hospitalized.
- 2017 - United states recognizes jerusalem as israel's capital: protests in gaza and west bank for the third consecutive day.
- 2016 - Syria civil war: battle of aleppo and aleppo offensive (november-16, 2016): russia will continue talks with the united states on aleppo following talks between u.s secretary of state john kerry & foreign minister sergey lavrov.
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.
