What happened on Tuesday January 17, 1961?

Here's what happened on January 17, 1961:

• Lumumba Assassination Patrice Lumumba, the first Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, was executed by a firing squad on January 17, 1961, near Élisabethville (now Lubumbashi). His assassination was a significant event in Congo's post-independence history. source: britannica.com
• Eisenhower's Farewell Address On January 17, 1961, President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivered his farewell address, cautioning against the rise of the "military-industrial complex." This speech remains one of the most influential in American history. source: eisenhowerlibrary.gov
• Susanna Hoffs born in Los Angeles Susanna Hoffs, the lead singer of the Bangles, was born on January 17, 1961, in Los Angeles, California. She became a prominent figure in the music industry during the 1980s and 1990s. source: britannica.com

Events in 1961

January 17, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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January 17, 1961 was a Tuesday and it was the 17th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1961 can also be written as 1/17/1961 in the US and as 17/1/1961 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1961 in January 1961 calendar

Famous people born on January 17, 1961:

• Brian Helgeland

  Brian Helgeland is an American screenwriter, film director, and producer, best known for his work on critically acclaimed films such as 'L.A. Confidential,' 'Mystic River,' and 'A Knight's Tale.' He has won an Academy Award and is recognized for his contributions to crime, drama, and action genres in Hollywood. [bio]

• Maia Chiburdanidze

  Renowned Georgian chess grandmaster who became the Women's World Chess Champion in 1978, succeeding legendary Nona Gaprindashvili.

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on January 17th

Famous people died on January 17, 1961:

• Patrice Lumumba

  Patrice Lumumba was a Congolese independence leader and the first democratically elected prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the...

• Étienne Drioton
• Umberto Cipollone
• Zhambyl Tulaev

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on January 17th

January 17, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1961 was Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

1. Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra - Wonderland By Night
2. Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome To-Night?
3. Ferrante and Teicher - Exodus
4. The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
5. Lawrence Welk - Calcutta

January 17, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 1961 was Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

1. Johnny Tillotson - Poetry In Motion
2. Cliff Richard - I Love You
3. The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
4. Matt Monro - Portrait Of My Love
5. Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome Tonight?

January 17, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 1961 was Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson), according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

1. The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson) - Shop Around
2. Jerry Butler - He Will Break Your Heart
3. James Booker - Gonzo
4. The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
5. Brook Benton - Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear To Tread)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th 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 17, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1961 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 17, 1961 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 17, 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 17, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 07:39 am and setting at 07:25 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 01, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jan 31, 1961.

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Someone born on January 17, 1961 is:

65 years 4 months old,

or 784 months and 7 days old,

or 3409 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23868 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 1961?

There are 238 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 17th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 17, 1961.

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