November 9th, 1961

Born on November 9th, 1961.

People who were born on this exact date.

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Music charts.

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on November 9th, 1961.

• United States: Big Bad John - Jimmy Dean
• United Kingdom: Little Sister / His Latest Flame - Elvis Presley

Take me back to November 9th, 1961!

Let's take a stroll down memory lane!

The date is November 9th, 1961, and it's a Thursday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Scorpio. It's November, so the evenings are getting darker and the days are getting colder.

In America, the song Big Bad John by Jimmy Dean is at the top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Little Sister / His Latest Flame by Elvis Presley is the number-one hit song. John Fitzgerald Kennedy is the President of the United States, and the movie Breakfast at Tiffany's is at the top of the box office.

Harold Macmillan is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "What's My Line?", "Tonight Starring Jack Paar", "77 Sunset Strip", and "The Twilight Zone". Tailfins on cars are extremely popular at the moment. The design looks futuristic, almost like a rocket or the twin rudders on the back of an airplane.

In fashion, many of the trends from the late 1950s are still popular. Women are wearing tailored skirts, short boxy jackets and shift dresses. Trousers are also becoming popular amongst women. Meanwhile, men are wearing polo shirts, argyle socks, sweater vests, loafers and harrington jackets. Because it's 1961, radio stations are playing hit songs from artists such as Bert Kaempfert, Chubby Checker, Elvis Presley, Del Shannon, Bobby Lewis and Jimmy Dean. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Ernie Kovacs and Marilyn Monroe would be still alive.

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "The Gumby Show", "Captain Pugwash", "Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown", and "The Yogi Bear Show". Children are playing with toys such as BAS-KET Miniature Basketball, Fisher Price Little People, Tonka trucks, and Astrobase.

News topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events.

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on November 9th, 1961.

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  The USA is escalating its involvement in the Vietnam War.

  The United States was slowly escalating its involvement in the Vietnam War. In May 1961, President John F. Kennedy ordered helicopters and 400 Green Berets into South Vietnam. Covert operations against the communist forces in the north were also authorized. By 1963, the number of US military personnel in the country had grown to 10,000.

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  Who were the best NBA players in 1961?

  In 1961, the best NBA players were Bill Russell, Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain, Bob Pettit, Bob Cousy and Oscar Robertson.

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  Who were the best football players?

  In 1961, the best soccer players were Pelé, Omar Sívori, Luis Suárez, Johnny Haynes, Lev Yashin, Ferenc Puskás, Alfredo Di Stéfano, Uwe Seeler and John Charles.

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  West Side Story.

  The film "West Side Story" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1961.

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  Henry Mancini - "Moon River"

  The song "Moon River" by Henry Mancini won a Grammy for 1961's Song of the Year.

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  1961 in music.

  The Billboard Charts in 1961 were dominated by the likes of Elvis Presley, Bobby Lewis, Jimmy Dean, Ricky Nelson, The Marcels, Del Shannon, Bobby Vee, Ray Charles and Bert Kaempfert.

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  1961 in movies.

  Movies released in 1961 included West Side Story, The Guns of Navarone, El Cid, The Absent-Minded Professor, The Parent Trap, La Dolce Vita, Lover Come Back, King of Kings, One Hundred and One Dalmatians, Splendor in the Grass, Breakfast at Tiffany's and The Hustler.

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  John F. Kennedy.

  US President John F. Kennedy was named Time Person of the Year in 1961.

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  Rotary phones.

  Rotary phones were still the most common type of landline phone. Although push-button telephones did begin to appear at the end of 1963, they were relatively uncommon.

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  Tailfins on cars.

  Tailfins on cars were a popular style around this time. The design looked futuristic, almost like the twin rudders on the back of an airplane.

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  Greasers.

  A youth subculture called "greasers" emerged during the 1950s and early 1960s. The style included greased-back hairstyles, work pants, and denim or leather jackets.

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  The Jukebox.

  The jukebox was at the height of its popularity. Teenagers and young adults would often hang out at local restaurants and diners and listen to the latest songs.

Facts.

Basic facts and information about this date:

• 61 years, 10 months, and 12 days have passed since November 9th, 1961.
• Week Number: This date occurred during Week 45 of 1961.
• Leap Year: 1961 was not a leap year.
• Age: People born on November 9th, 1961, are now 61 years old.
• Generation: People born in 1961 belong to the Baby Boomer generation.

Personality traits.

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on November 9th, 1961.

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Around this time.

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around November 9th, 1961.

• October 11th, 1961: The Biblical film "King of Kings" is released in movie theaters.
• October 12th, 1961: New Zealand abolishes the death penalty.
• October 18th, 1961: The musical film "West Side Story" is released.
• October 30th, 1961: Tsar Bomba: The Soviet Union detonates a 58-megaton hydrogen bomb over Novaya Zemlya.
• November 8th, 1961: 77 people are killed when Imperial Airlines Flight 201/8 crashes in Richmond, Virginia.
• This date: November 9th, 1961
• November 17th, 1961: The song "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" is released by doo-wop group the Tokens.
• November 22nd, 1961: The film "Blue Hawaii", starring Elvis Presley and Joan Blackman, is released in movie theaters.
• December 2nd, 1961: Fidel Castro announces that Cuba will be adopting Communism.
• December 4th, 1961: Boxing: Floyd Patterson retains the heavyweight championship after he knocks out Tom McNeeley in the 4th round.
• December 6th, 1961: The historical film "El Cid" is released.
• December 9th, 1961: Domino's Pizza is founded in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Zodiac and birthstone information.

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• Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on November 9th, 1961, will have the star sign Scorpio.
• Zodiac Element: Water.
• Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1961 was the year of the Ox (Yin Wood).
• The Life Path Number for this date is 1.
• Native American Zodiac: November 9th, 1961 falls under the Snake.
• Birthstone: A person during the month of November will have the birthstones Topaz and Citrine.
• Birth flower (November): The Chrysanthemum.

Photos of 1960s fashion.

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

Cars in 1961.

1961 saw the introduction of cars such as the BMW New Class, the Dodge Lancer, the Toyota Publica, the Ford Thunderbird (third generation), the MG Midget and the Volvo P1800.

Were you born on this date?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1961.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out November 9th, 1967, instead.

Conception dates.

Conception estimates for this date.

Warning! These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

• A baby that was born on November 9th, 1961 was most likely conceived around February 16th, 1961.
• The due date for a baby that was conceived on November 9th, 1961 is close to August 2nd, 1962.

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Time difference & statistics.

Here are some fun statistics about November 9th, 1961.

• 22,597 days have passed since this date.
• 3,228 weeks have passed.
• 1,952,377,200 seconds have passed since November 9th, 1961.
• If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,277,773,400 times.
• Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,007,426,635,200 miles through space.
• If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 325,396,200 times.
• You have taken approximately 167,904,439 steps. That's roughly 74,624 miles!
• Since this date, 23,428,526 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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