Sunday December 31, 1961
A date scroll with Latin text from “The Extremes of Good and Evil” by Cicero, written in 45 BC.

December 31, 1961: Day of the Week

December 31, 1961 was the 365th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar. The day of the week was Sunday.

If you are trying to learn French then this day of the week in French is dimanche.

A person born on this day will be 62 years old today. If that same person saved a dollar every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $20,569.00 today.

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Here’s the December 1961 calendar. You can also browse the full year monthly 1961 calendar.

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Zodiac & Birthstone

Capricorn is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Turquoise is the modern birthstone for this month. Onyx is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Ox is the mythical animal and Metal is the element for a person born on this day if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology (or Chinese zodiac).

December 31, 1961 Historical Event(s)

1961
RTÉ Ireland’s state broadcaster launches its first national television service.

Who were born on December 31, 1961?

1961
Nina Li Chi, Chinese actress
1961
Rick Aguilera, American baseball player

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