What happened on Sunday January 01, 1961?

Here's what happened on January 01, 1961:

• First AFL Championship Game The inaugural American Football League Championship Game was held on January 1, 1961, at Jeppesen Stadium in Houston, Texas. The Houston Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 24–16, with quarterback George Blanda leading the Oilers by throwing three touchdown passes and adding a field goal and three extra points. source: profootballhof.com
• Tigers Stadium renamed to Tiger Stadium In 1961, the home of the Detroit Tigers was officially renamed from Tigers Stadium to Tiger Stadium. This change solidified the venue's identity as a prominent baseball park in Major League Baseball history. source: mlb.com
• Farthing coin discontinued in the UK The British government officially discontinued the farthing coin in 1961, marking the end of its circulation. This decision was part of a broader effort to simplify the currency system in the UK. source: britannica.com

Events in 1961

January 01, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from January 1961

Newspapers from Jan. 01, 1961

Your poster from January 01, 1961

January 01, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 1st day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1961 can also be written as 1/1/1961 in the US and as 1/1/1961 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1961 in January 1961 calendar

Famous people born on January 01, 1961:

• Marcia Cross

  Actress famous for her role in the popular TV series Melrose Place.

• Mark Wingett

  British actor known for his roles in television and film.

• Davide Cassani

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on January 1st

Famous people died on January 01, 1961:

• Harold Stevens

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on January 1st

January 01, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 1961 was The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

1. The Tokens - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
2. Bobby Vee - Run To Him
3. Chubby Checker - The Twist
4. James Darren - Goodbye Cruel World
5. Leroy Van Dyke - Walk On By

January 01, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

1. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
2. The Impressions - Gypsy Woman
3. Bobby Bland - Turn On Your Love Light
4. Sims Twins - Soothe Me
5. Jimmy McCracklin - Just Got To Know

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 01, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1961 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 01, 1961 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 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 January 01, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:47 pm and setting at 07:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 03, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Jan 31, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on January 01, 1961

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Someone born on January 01, 1961 is:

65 years 4 months old,

or 784 months and 23 days old,

or 3412 weeks

or 23884 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 1961?

There are 222 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 1st 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 01, 1961.

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