What happened on Sunday November 26, 1961?

Here's what happened on November 26, 1961:

• Thalidomide Withdrawal Marks Medical Safety Milestone West German pharmaceutical manufacturer Grünenthal GmbH became the first company to voluntarily withdraw the drug thalidomide from the market, responding to emerging evidence of severe birth defects and health risks. This pivotal moment would later become a landmark case in pharmaceutical regulation and medical ethics, highlighting the critical importance of drug safety testing.
• Baseball Rules Committee Rejects Spitball Legalization In a decisive vote, the Professional Baseball Rules Committee overwhelmingly rejected the proposal to legalize the spitball pitch, maintaining the long-standing prohibition on this controversial throwing technique. The 8-1 vote underscores the committee's commitment to preserving the integrity and fairness of the game.

Events in 1961

November 26, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 26, 1961

Newspapers from Nov. 26, 1961

November 26, 1961: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Baltimore Colts - Washington Redskins : 27 - 6
• Dallas Cowboys - Philadelphia Eagles : 13 - 35
• Los Angeles Rams - Chicago Bears : 24 - 28
• Minnesota Vikings - San Francisco 49ers : 28 - 38
• New York Giants - Cleveland Browns : 37 - 21

November 26, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 330th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 26, 1961 can also be written as 11/26/1961 in the US and as 26/11/1961 in UK and Europe.

November 26, 1961 in November 1961 calendar

Famous people born on November 26, 1961:

• Marcy Walker

  American actress known for her prominent roles in soap operas like 'All My Children', 'Santa Barbara', and 'Guiding Light'.

• Ivory

  Professional wrestler who was a prominent figure in WWE and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2018, recognizing her significant...

• Nicola Luisotti

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on November 26th

Famous people died on November 26, 1961:

• Aleksandr Borisovič Gol'denvejzer
• Eugène Prévost

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on November 26th

November 26, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 26, 1961 was Big Bad John by Jimmy Dean, according to the music chart for the week November 20th and November 26th.

1. Jimmy Dean - Big Bad John
2. Dion - Runaround Sue
3. Brenda Lee - Fool #1
4. James Darren - Goodbye Cruel World
5. The Dovells - Bristol Stomp

November 26, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 26, 1961 was His Latest Flame / Little Sisters by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week November 20th and November 26th.

1. Elvis Presley - His Latest Flame / Little Sisters
2. Helen Shapiro - Walking Back To Happiness
3. Cliff Richard - When The Girl In Your Arms Is The Girl In Your Heart
4. John Leyton - Wild Wind

November 26, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 26, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the music chart for the week November 20th and November 26th.

1. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
2. The Shirelles - Big John
3. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Hit The Road Jack
4. Lee Dorsey - Ya Ya
5. Freddy King - I'm Tore Down

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 26th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 26, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 26, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 26, 1961 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 26, 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 November 26, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 08:32 pm and setting at 11:09 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 November 26, 1961

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Someone born on November 26, 1961 is:

63 years 5 months old,

or 761 months and 11 days old,

or 3310 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23173 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 26, 1961?

There are 203 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday November 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 26, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on November 26, 1961.

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