What happened on Sunday October 15, 1961?

Here's what happened on October 15, 1961:

• Turkey holds democratic elections following 1960 military coup On October 15, 1961, Turkey held general elections, marking the return to civilian governance after the 1960 military coup. The Republican People's Party (CHP) emerged as the largest party, securing 173 of the 450 seats in the National Assembly. The Justice Party (AP) followed with 158 seats, and the New Turkey Party (YTP) gained 65 seats. İsmet İnönü formed the first coalition government in Turkey's history, leading the CHP. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Democratic Elections in Turkey On October 15, 1961, Turkey held general elections, resulting in the Republican People's Party (CHP) winning 173 of the 450 seats, marking the first time no party achieved a majority. source: en.wikipedia.org
• USAF B-52G Stratofortress 'Pogo 22' goes missing during Sky Shield II exercise On October 15, 1961, during the Sky Shield II air defense exercise, a Boeing B-52G Stratofortress, tail number 58-0196, callsign 'Pogo 22', disappeared over the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Newfoundland. The aircraft, part of a mock attack force, was en route from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in North Carolina. All eight crew members were lost, and the cause of the disappearance remains undetermined. source: 142wg.ang.af.mil
• J. C. Van Horne Bridge connects New Brunswick and Quebec The J. C. Van Horne Bridge, which connects New Brunswick and Quebec, was officially opened on October 15, 1961. This bridge played a crucial role in improving transportation and trade between the two provinces in Canada. source: canada.ca

Events in 1961

October 15, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from October 1961

Newspapers from Oct. 15, 1961

October 15, 1961: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Baltimore Colts - Chicago Bears : 10 - 24
• Green Bay Packers - Cleveland Browns : 49 - 17
• Los Angeles Rams - Detroit Lions : 13 - 14
• New York Giants - Dallas Cowboys : 31 - 10
• Philadelphia Eagles - St. Louis Cardinals : 20 - 7

October 15, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 288th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 15, 1961 can also be written as 10/15/1961 in the US and as 15/10/1961 in UK and Europe.

October 15, 1961 in October 1961 calendar

Famous people born on October 15, 1961:

• Vyacheslav Butusov

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• Isaac Mizrahi

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• Marc Michetz

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on October 15th

Famous people died on October 15, 1961:

• Suryakant Tripathi (Nirala)

  Indian poet and author (b. 1896).

• Ángel Chiesa
• Domenico Cortopassi
• John Joseph Mitty

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on October 15th

October 15, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 1961 was Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

1. Ray Charles - Hit The Road Jack
2. Roy Orbison - Crying
3. Bobby Vee - Take Good Care Of My Baby
4. Dion - Runaround Sue
5. The Dovells - Bristol Stomp

October 15, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 15, 1961 was Walking Back To Happiness by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

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 15, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 15, 1961 was Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles and his Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

1. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Hit The Road Jack
2. Lee Dorsey - Ya Ya
3. Ike & Tina Turner - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
4. Bobby Bland - Don't Cry No More
5. Jimmy Reed - Bright Lights Big City

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th is Libra.

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October 15, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 15, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 15, 1961 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 15, 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 15, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 12:43 pm and setting at 10:43 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 15, 1961 is:

64 years 5 months old,

or 773 months and 19 days old,

or 3363 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23546 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 15, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 15, 1961.

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