What happened on Sunday September 24, 1961?

Here's what happened on September 24, 1961:

• Launch of USS Enterprise, First Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier The USS Enterprise (CVN-65) was launched at Newport News, Virginia, marking a revolutionary moment in naval engineering. As the longest naval vessel ever built at that time and the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, this launch represented a significant technological advancement in maritime military capabilities.
• NASA Announces Major Organizational Restructuring NASA Administrator James E. Webb implemented significant organizational changes and top-level appointments, set to take effect on November 1, 1961. These changes were crucial in preparing the agency for the intensifying Space Race and upcoming lunar exploration missions.
• Rocky and Bullwinkle Transition to NBC The popular animated series 'Rocky and His Friends', later renamed 'The Bullwinkle Show', switched networks from ABC to NBC. This move represented a significant moment in television programming and animation history during the early 1960s.
• Mickey Wright Wins LPGA Sacramento Valley Golf Open Professional golfer Mickey Wright secured victory at the LPGA Sacramento Valley Golf Open, further solidifying her reputation as one of the most accomplished female golfers of her era. Wright was known for her exceptional technique and dominated women's golf during the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Events in 1961

September 24, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 24, 1961

Newspapers from Sep. 24, 1961

September 24, 1961: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Detroit Lions - Baltimore Colts : 16 - 15
• Minnesota Vikings - Dallas Cowboys : 7 - 21
• New York Giants - Pittsburgh Steelers : 17 - 14
• San Francisco 49ers - Green Bay Packers : 10 - 30
• St. Louis Cardinals - Cleveland Browns : 17 - 20

September 24, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 267th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 24, 1961 can also be written as 9/24/1961 in the US and as 24/9/1961 in UK and Europe.

September 24, 1961 in September 1961 calendar

Famous people born on September 24, 1961:

• Chi McBride

  Versatile American actor known for roles in television series like 'Boston Public' and 'Hawaii Five-0'.

• Jack Dee

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on September 24th

Famous people died on September 24, 1961:

• Tore Blom
• Sumner Welles

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on September 24th

September 24, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 24, 1961 was Take Good Care Of My Baby by Bobby Vee, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

1. Bobby Vee - Take Good Care Of My Baby
2. The Highwaymen - Michael
3. The Jive Five - My True Story
4. Elvis Presley - (Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame
5. Roy Orbison - Crying

September 24, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 24, 1961 was Johnny Remember Me by John Leyton, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

1. John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me
2. Shirley Bassey - Reach For The Stars / Climb Ev'ry Mountain
3. Helen Shapiro - You Don't Know
4. Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
5. Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise

September 24, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 24, 1961 was My True Story by The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

1. The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra - My True Story
2. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Baby, You're Right
3. Ike & Tina Turner - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
4. Jimmy Reed - Bright Lights Big City
5. Little Willie John - Take My Love (I Want To Give It All To You)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 24th is Libra.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 24, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 24, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 24, 1961 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 24, 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 September 24, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 07:18 pm and setting at 07:54 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on September 24, 1961

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Someone born on September 24, 1961 is:

63 years 9 months old,

or 765 months and 3 days old,

or 3326 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23287 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 24, 1961?

There are 89 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 24, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on September 24, 1961.

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