January 24, 1961

This is an in-depth look at all the interesting facts about January 24, 1961 πŸ—“οΈ that you should know. If your birthday is on this date, prepare to get your mind blown 🀯.

Among the information you’ll find below: western astrology zodiac sign & symbol meanings, your zodiac animal and its characteristics, numerology, as well as interesting things that happened when you were born – from major world and sporting events to the most popular song on your birthday, #1 movie in theaters, your birthstone, celebrities who share your date of birth and so much more!

We hope this page will help you understand yourself better. Let’s go.

πŸ“… Day of Week

January 24th in 1961 was a Tuesday and was the 24th day of the 1st month of 1961 in the Georgian calendar. It was also the 55th day of Winter and there was 36 days left until Spring. The next time you can reuse 1961 calendar will be in 2034. Both calendars will be exactly the same.

⭐️ 1st quarter of the year
⚑️ The 55th day of Winter
⏳ This date was 23,267 days ago
πŸͺ Zodiac sign for this date is Aquarius
πŸ—“οΈ January 24, 1961 was a Tuesday
πŸ“† In 2025, January 24 is on a Saturday

β†’ January 24, 1961 in Roman numerals: I XXIV MCMLXI (mm dd yyyy)

πŸŽ‰ My Birthday

You were born in the Winter of 1961 on a Tuesday. You are 63 years old, and according to the Chineze Zodiac, it was the Year of the Ox. You have been alive for . If you have been sleeping 8 hours daily since birth, then you have slept a total of 7,756 days or 21.25 years. This equals to about 33% of your life. There were 789 πŸŒ– full moons after you were born up to this day.

You’ve been alive for:

 

⏱️ You are 33,504,666 minutes old
⏳ You have been alive: 558,411 hours
⭐️ You’ve been alive
🌌 Your birth sign is Aquarius
πŸ‚ You were born in the Year of the Ox
β†’ Age on next birthday: 64 years old

Being born in 1961 makes you a part of Baby Boomers Generation. There are six different generations: G.I. Generation, Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. The generation you are born into makes an impact on your life.

Baby boomer refers to a member of the demographically large generation born between the end of WWII and the mid-1960s.

Your birthday numbers are 1, 24 and 1961, which reveal that your Life Path number is 6. Your zodiac sign is Aquarius with a ruling planet Uranus. Your birthstone is the Garnet, and your birth flower is the Carnation.

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🎊🎈 Next Birthday

Your next birthday is in . Your birthday will be on a Wednesday and your 65th birthday will be on a Saturday. Below is a countdown to your next birthday. It’s accurate and is automatically updated.

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⏰ FUN FACT: Your first billionth (1,000,000,000) second was on October 2, 1992.

πŸͺ What’s my zodiac sign?

There are 12 astrological signs, also known as signs of the zodiac, each with its own set of strengths, challenges, moods, patterns, relationships, and more. Your zodiac sign reflects the position of the sun when you were born and is the biggest influence on your life and personality in Astrology.

People who are born on January 24 in 1961 have an zodiac sign of Aquarius ♒. Aquarius are deep thinkers and are always happy to help others. They enjoy meaningful conversations, as well as carrying out humanitarian work.

According to Chinese Zodiac calendar, being born in 1961 means your zodiac animal is a Ox. The Chinese zodiac is based on a 12-year cycle, with each year in a cycle related to an animal sign. A zodiac system has existed in Chinese culture for more than 2,000 years ago. Much like zodiac signs, the Chinese zodiac animal has attributes and significance attached. The animal ruling a person birth year has a great influence on personality, and destiny.

People born in the year of the Ox are persistent and straightforward. They have strong faith and can be seen as stubborn in their old ways.

This year (2024) is the year of the Dragon.

The ruling planet of Aquarius is Uranus. There are 10 major planets, each represent a different set of qualities and characteristics, and rule over a different part of our lives β€” each bringing with them their own unique vibes. Knowing the planets and their effects on your life is just as important as knowing your sign. They all affect us differently, and knowing the areas of life they govern is important to understanding your horoscope.

Uranus governs where you seek freedom, where you're unconventional, where you stand out, what makes you rebel, where you do the unexpected, and where you'll find change.

Uranus is about sudden change, such as an unexpected opportunity appearing out of the blue. It also involves events that happen in an instant, such as accidents or love at first sight.

Uranus also involves intuition in the form of those times when you just know something or have an β€œaha” moment.

πŸͺ Zodiac sign: Aquarius – ♒
πŸ‚ Zodiac animal: Ox
🌌 Ruling Planet: Uranus β™…
πŸ’¨ Zodiac Element: Air
β†’ Zodiac Quality: Cardinal

🚢Life Path number

The Life Path number is similar to your zodiac sign. These numbers are used to offer insight into your greater purpose, including strengths, weaknesses, personality, talents, and ambitions. Your Life Path number also exposes the tone of your experiences, and why events occur past, present, and future.

If you were born on January 24, 1961, your Life Path number is 6. The Life Path 6 suggests that you entered this plane with tools to become the ultimate nurturer, and a beacon for truth, justice, righteousness, and domesticity. Nicknamed the motherhood number, the Six is a fixer. However, you possess all of the skills to handle this challenge. The values of sixes are responsibility, family, long-term goals, while the challenges: to make your home comfortable for yourself and others.

🎡 Your birthday song

The number one song in the US on the day of your birth was "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" by The Shirelles. (Billboard Hot 100 – January 24, 1961). Ask your parents if they remember this song.

According to a internet myth the song that was topping the charts on your 14th birthday is the one that defines your entire life. The #1 song on your 14th birthday was "Please Mr. Postman" by The Carpenters. On your 18th birthday the number one song was "Le Freak" by Chic, and on your 21st birthday it was "I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)" by Hall and Oates.

🎁 Celebrity birthdays on this day

Below are famous people and celebrities born on January 24, 1961. We could not find a celebrity that shares a birthday with you. However, we update our database constantly, and invite you to check back later to see if we found someone with the same birthday..

πŸŽ„ Holidays on January 24

No major holidays found for this date.

🌎 The world on this day

John F. Kennedy (Democratic) was the president of the United States and the world population was approximately 3.09 billion, according to census.gov.

Generations can be hard to define. We tend to combine huge groups of people into arbitrary categories based on the decades in which they were born and the presumably shared set of cultural traits that shaped their lives and experiences.

The Sixties dominated by the Vietnam War, Civil Rights Protests, the 60s also saw the assassinations of US President John F Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Cuban Missile Crisis, and finally ended on a good note when the first man is landed on the moon.

There were an estimated 109,557,830 babies born throughout the world in 1961. In 1961, the most popular baby name was Mary for girls and Michael for boys, according to Social Security Administration.

The most popular movie in 1961 was West Side Story directed by Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise starring Natalie Wood, George Chakiris, Richard Beymer.

πŸ“œ Historical events on January 24th

Below are some of the most important events that happened on January 24, 1961.

Claudius succeeds his nephew Caligula as Roman Emperor after the later's assassination by officers of the Praetorian Guard.
University of Calcutta founded as the first full-fledged university in South Asia.
Rubber heel for boots or shoes patented by American Humphrey O'Sullivan.
Lieutenant General Robert Baden-Powell publishes "Scouting for Boys" as a manual for self-instruction in outdoor skills and self-improvement. The book becomes the inspiration for the Scout Movement.
Apple Computer Inc unveils its revolutionary Macintosh personal computer.

πŸ† Sports in 1961

New York Yankees beat Cincinnati Reds (4 - 1) to win the 1961 World Series. Boston Celtics beat St. Louis Hawks (4 - 1) to win the 1961 NBA Finals. Chicago Blackhawks defeated Detroit Red Wings (4 - 2) to win the 1961 Stanley Cup.
In the 1961 U.S. National Championships, Roy Emerson defeated Rod Laver (7-5, 6-3, 6-2) to win men's singles title. Darlene Hard beat Ann Haydon Jones (6-3, 6-4) to become U.S. National Championships women's singles champion. In the 1961 Wimbledon Championships, Rod Laver defeated Chuck McKinley (6-3, 6-1, 6-4) to win men's singles title. Angela Mortimer beat Christine Truman (4-6, 6-4, 7-5) to become Wimbledon women's singles champion. In the 1961 Australian Championships, Roy Emerson defeated Rod Laver (1-6, 6-3, 7-5, 6-4) to win men's singles title. Margaret Smith beat Jan Lehane (6-1, 6-4) to become Australian Championships women's singles champion.

πŸ’Ž Birthstone

Birthstones are gems that are associated with a birth month, each stone has a unique meaning and significance.

The birthstone for January 24, 1961 is Garnet. Garnet is thought to keep the wearer safe during travel. The gem symbolizes protection. The birthstone for this year (2024) is Opal and Tourmaline.

🌼 Birth flower

Everyone knows about their zodiac sign, but few people are familiar with their birth flower. In the same way that we have a unique birthstone associated with each month, every month has a birth flower that has its own special meaning.

The birth flower for January is Carnation. The meaning of carnations varies from colour to colour, but is generally accepted as β€˜devotion’.

🍾 It’s my birthday quotes

'And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.' - Abraham Lincoln πŸ‘Œ FUN FACT: How do you say 'Happy Birthday' in German? 'Alles Gute zum Geburtstag'.

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πŸ’¬ Birthday messages

'No wise man ever wished to be younger.

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It’s my birthday wishes

'Wishing you a beautiful day with good health and happiness forever. Happy birthday!'

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