What happened on Sunday December 10, 1961?

Here's what happened on December 10, 1961:

• Vietnam War Begins The Vietnam War officially commences with the arrival of the first American helicopters in Saigon, accompanied by 400 U.S. military personnel, marking the escalation of American involvement in the conflict.
• Eichmann Found Guilty Adolf Eichmann is pronounced guilty of crimes against humanity by a panel of three Israeli judges, a landmark moment in Holocaust justice and international criminal law.
• Nobel Prize in Physics Robert Hofstadter and Rudolf Ludwig Mössbauer are awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their groundbreaking studies of electron scattering in atomic nuclei and discoveries concerning the structure of the nucleon.
• USSR-Albania Diplomatic Rupture The Soviet Union and Albania officially break diplomatic relations, reflecting growing tensions within the communist bloc during the Cold War period.
• US Underground Nuclear Test The United States conducts an underground nuclear test at Carlsbad, New Mexico, as part of ongoing Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing programs.
• Billy Cannon's Football Record Houston Oilers' player Billy Cannon sets a remarkable record by gaining 373 yards against the New York Titans, showcasing exceptional athletic performance.
• Dr. Ruth Westheimer's Marriage Dr. Ruth Westheimer marries Fred Westheimer, marking a personal milestone for the renowned sex therapist and media personality.

Events in 1961

December 10, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 10, 1961

Newspapers from Dec. 10, 1961

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

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

Famous people born on December 10, 1961:

• Nia Peeples

  American actress, singer, and dancer known for her roles in 'Walker, Texas Ranger' and the TV series 'Fame'.

• Pasang Lhamu Sherpa
• Oded Schramm
• Mark McKoy

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on December 10th

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.

1. Jimmy Dean - Big Bad John
2. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
3. James Darren - Goodbye Cruel World
4. Dion - Runaround Sue
5. Brenda Lee - 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.

1. Frankie Vaughan - Tower Of Strength
2. Danny Williams - Moon River
3. Elvis Presley - His Latest Flame / Little Sisters
4. Bobby Vee - Take Good Care Of My Baby
5. Jimmy Dean - 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 music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

1. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
2. Jimmy McCracklin - Just Got To Know
3. The Impressions - Gypsy Woman
4. Sims Twins - Soothe Me
5. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Hit The Road Jack

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 10th is Sagittarius.

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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?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 10, 1961 was Waxing crescent.

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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Your place in the Universe on December 10, 1961

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Someone born on December 10, 1961 is:

63 years 4 months old,

or 760 months and 27 days old,

or 3308 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23159 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 10, 1961?

There are 217 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 10th 2025.

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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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