Tuesday, 24th January 1961 in Paris
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Paris! It's International Day of Education. Explore 42 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Paris. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in Paris brings cloudy with temperatures between 0°C and 2°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Aquarius. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Tuesday, 24th January in Paris, FR.
On 24 January 1961, Paris experienced cloudy conditions whilst the city remained under the influence of the waning gibbous moon. Those born on this date fall under the Aquarius zodiac sign. Paris, the capital of France, stands on the Seine river and has served as a major European cultural and political centre for centuries.
The date marked a significant moment in space exploration history. Just months earlier, Japan would go on to launch the Hiten spacecraft in 1990, becoming the first country outside the Soviet Union and United States to send a lunar probe. This milestone demonstrated Japan's emerging technological capabilities during the late Cold War period. Decades prior, a Boeing B-52 Stratofortress carrying two Mark 39 nuclear weapons broke apart in mid-air near Goldsboro, North Carolina in 1961, raising international concerns about aviation safety and nuclear security protocols.
Historical records also highlight notable figures from earlier periods. Shoichi Yokoi, a Japanese soldier, was discovered in the jungles of Guam in 1972 after remaining hidden since the end of World War II, illustrating the prolonged confusion and isolation many servicemen experienced in the war's aftermath. These interconnected events spanning multiple decades reveal how technological advancement, military history and individual human experiences intersected across the twentieth century.
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Fortune of the Day
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Personality Profile
Personality People born on January 24th embody a rare blend of ambitious drive and intellectual curiosity. Mercury's influence adds communication skills and analytical sharpness to their typical Capricorn discipline, setting them apart from other members of their sign.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their greatest strengths are strategic thinking, reliability, and practical execution of ideas. However, their high standards and perfectionism can sometimes lead to unnecessary self-criticism or impatience with others.
Love These individuals are loyal yet initially reserved partners who need time to warm emotionally. They value stability and intellectual compatibility, building relationships on trust and mutual respect.
Caree & Finance Their combination of discipline and intellect makes them valuable leaders in business, science, or management roles. Financial security matters deeply; they plan long-term and make thoughtful economic decisions.
Health Those born on this day should consciously manage their tendency to overwork and schedule regular breaks. Mental relaxation through creative hobbies or exercise helps balance their nervous energy.
That night, the moon was in its waning gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Rat (Metal).
Fun Facts About 24th January
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Someone born on this day in 1961 would be 65 years old today — just 23,814 days into life, which is roughly 571,553 hours, 34,293,180 minutes, or 2,057,590,826 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 24. day of the year.
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Famous Birthdays on 24th January
- Arnold Vanderlyde, Dutch boxer (1963)
- Jorge Barrios, Uruguayan footballer (1961)
- Guido Buchwald, German footballer and manager (1961)
- Christa Kinshofer, German ski racer (1961)
- Nastassja Kinski, German-American actress and producer (1961)
- William Van Dijck, Belgian runner (1961)
- Jack Neo, Singaporean filmmaker, director and actor (1960)
- Akira Maeda, Japanese wrestler, mixed martial artist, and actor (1959)
- Michel Preud'homme, Belgian footballer and manager (1959)
- Kim Eui-kon, Korean wrestler (died 2014) (1958)
Lives Remembered on 24th January
- Iris Cummings, American swimmer and aviator (born 1920) (2025)
- Rosemary Bryant Mariner, American United States Naval Aviator (born 1953) (2019)
- Mark E. Smith, British singer-songwriter (born 1957) (2018)
- Helena Kmieć, Polish Roman Catholic missionary (born 1991) (2017)
- Butch Trucks, American drummer (born 1947) (2017)
- Fredrik Barth, German-Norwegian anthropologist and academic (born 1928) (2016)
- Marvin Minsky, American computer scientist and academic (born 1927) (2016)
- Henry Worsley, English colonel and explorer (born 1960) (2016)
- Otto Carius, German lieutenant and pharmacist (born 1922) (2015)
- Shulamit Aloni, Israeli lawyer and politician, 11th Israeli Minister of Education (born 1928) (2014)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 24th January
- Christian feast day: Babylas of Antioch
- Christian feast day: Exuperantius of Cingoli
- Christian feast day: Felician of Foligno
- Christian feast day: Francis de Sales
- Christian feast day: Blessed Marie Poussepin
- Christian feast day: Pratulin Martyrs (Greek Catholic Church)
- Christian feast day: January 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Day of the Unification of the Romanian Principalities (Romania)
- Feast of Our Lady of Peace (Roman Catholic Church), and its related observances: Feria de Alasitas (La Paz)
- Uttar Pradesh Day (Uttar Pradesh, India)
- National Girl Child Day (India)
What Happened on 24th January?
- At least 70 people are killed and 10 others missing after major landslides in West Java, Indonesia. (2026)
- An Ilyushin Il-76 crashes in Russia's Korochansky District, killing all 74 people on board. (2024)
- Former doctor Larry Nassar is sentenced up to 175 years in prison after being found guilty of using his position to sexually abuse female gymnasts. (2018)
- At least 35 are killed and 180 injured in a bombing at Moscow's Domodedovo Airport. (2011)
- Cyclone Klaus makes landfall near Bordeaux, France, causing 26 deaths as well as extensive disruptions to public transport and power supplies. (2009)
- The United States Department of Homeland Security officially begins operation. (2003)
- Japan launches Hiten, the country's first lunar probe, the first robotic lunar probe since the Soviet Union's Luna 24 in 1976, and the first lunar probe launched by a country other than Soviet Union or the United States. (1990)
- An Aeroflot Yakovlev Yak-40 crashes at Nizhnevartovsk Airport, killing 27 people. (1988)
- About 20,000 protestors march in a civil rights demonstration in Forsyth County, Georgia, United States. (1987)
- The Voyager 2 space probe makes its closest approach to Uranus. (1986)