What happened on Saturday December 16, 1961?

Here's what happened on December 16, 1961:

• Battle of the Bulge Begins A massive surprise German offensive through the Ardennes forest during World War II, representing one of the war's most significant and desperate military operations.
• Holocaust: Roma Deportation Order Heinrich Himmler issues a chilling directive ordering the deportation of Roma people to Auschwitz concentration camp as part of the Nazi regime's systematic genocide.
• Battle of Nashville A decisive Union victory in the American Civil War where the Army of the Cumberland completely decimates the Confederate Army of Tennessee, effectively ending its military capabilities.
• First Boer War Begins Hostilities commence between the Boer South African Republic and the British Empire, marking the start of a significant colonial conflict.
• Staten Island Mid-Air Collision A catastrophic mid-air collision between a United Airlines Douglas DC-8 and a TWA Lockheed Super Constellation over Staten Island, New York, killing 134 people, including those on the ground.
• First Home Nations Rugby Match Wales and England play the inaugural Home Nations rugby union match, laying the foundation for what would become the modern Six Nations Championship.
• Yves Montand Performance in New York An evening featuring French actor and singer Yves Montand opens at the John Golden Theatre in New York City after a successful run of 55 performances.
• Miami Airlines Crash in New Jersey A tragic aviation accident involving a Curtiss C-46 Commando in Elizabeth, New Jersey, resulting in the death of all 58 passengers, including dancer Doris Ruby.

Events in 1961

December 16, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 16, 1961

December 16, 1961: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Baltimore Colts - San Francisco 49ers : 27 - 24

December 16, 1961 was a Saturday and it was the 350th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 1961 can also be written as 12/16/1961 in the US and as 16/12/1961 in UK and Europe.

December 16, 1961 in December 1961 calendar

Famous people born on December 16, 1961:

• Jon Tenney

  American actor and director known for roles in television series and films.

• Sam Robards

  American actor with notable roles in film and television.

• Bill Hicks

  Legendary American stand-up comedian known for his dark, satirical comedy and social criticism before his early death in 1994.

• Shane Black

  Acclaimed screenwriter and director known for action films like 'Lethal Weapon' and 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang'.

• Dodd Darin

  Son of famous musicians Bobby Darin and Sandra Dee, who wrote a revealing autobiography about his parents' complex relationship.

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on December 16th

Famous people died on December 16, 1961:

• Hans Rebane

  Estonian journalist and politician, 8th minister of foreign affairs (b. 1882).

• Giuseppe Nessi

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on December 16th

December 16, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

1. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
2. Jimmy Dean - Big Bad John
3. James Darren - Goodbye Cruel World
4. Chubby Checker - The Twist
5. Leroy Van Dyke - Walk On By

December 16, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 16, 1961 was Tower Of Strength by Frankie Vaughan, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

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 16, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 16, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

1. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
2. Jimmy McCracklin - Just Got To Know
3. The Impressions - Gypsy Woman
4. Sims Twins - Soothe Me
5. Dinah Washington - September In The Rain

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th 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 16, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 16, 1961 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 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 16, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 01:22 pm and setting at 02:20 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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Your place in the Universe on December 16, 1961

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Someone born on December 16, 1961 is:

63 years 6 months old,

or 762 months and 23 days old,

or 3316 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23216 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 16, 1961?

There are 160 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 16, 1961.

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