What happened on Sunday October 08, 1961?

Here's what happened on October 08, 1961:

• 1961 Formula One Season Concludes The 1961 Formula One season concluded with the United States Grand Prix at Watkins Glen, New York, on October 8, 1961. Innes Ireland won the race, marking his only Formula One victory. Phil Hill secured the Drivers' Championship, becoming the first American-born champion, and Ferrari clinched the Constructors' Championship. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1961

October 08, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from October 1961

Newspapers from Oct. 08, 1961

Your poster from October 08, 1961

October 08, 1961: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Baltimore Colts - Green Bay Packers : 7 - 45
• Chicago Bears - Detroit Lions : 31 - 17
• Dallas Cowboys - Minnesota Vikings : 28 - 0
• Los Angeles Rams - San Francisco 49ers : 0 - 35
• New York Giants - St. Louis Cardinals : 24 - 9

October 08, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 281st day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 1961 can also be written as 10/8/1961 in the US and as 8/10/1961 in UK and Europe.

October 08, 1961 in October 1961 calendar

Famous people born on October 08, 1961:

• Kim Wayans

  Renowned American actress and comedian from the famous Wayans comedy family, known for comedy sketch shows and films.

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on October 8th

October 08, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 1961 was Take Good Care Of My Baby by Bobby Vee, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

1. Bobby Vee - Take Good Care Of My Baby
2. Dick and DeeDee - The Mountain's High
3. Roy Orbison - Crying
4. Ray Charles - Hit The Road Jack
5. Elvis Presley - Little Sister

October 08, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 08, 1961 was Walking Back To Happiness by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

1. Helen Shapiro - Walking Back To Happiness
2. The Highwaymen - Michael
3. The Shadows - Kon-Tiki
4. Billy Fury - Jealousy
5. John Leyton - Wild Wind

October 08, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 08, 1961 was Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles and his Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

1. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Hit The Road Jack
2. Ike & Tina Turner - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
3. Bobby Bland - Don't Cry No More
4. Lee Dorsey - Ya Ya
5. The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra - My True Story

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th is Libra.

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October 08, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 08, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 08, 1961 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 08, 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 October 08, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:40 am and setting at 06:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 1961.

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Someone born on October 08, 1961 is:

64 years 7 months old,

or 775 months and 16 days old,

or 3372 weeks

or 23604 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 08, 1961?

There are 137 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 08, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 08, 1961.

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