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Born in 1961: Brazil

This was Brazil in 1961. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Brazil like in 1961?

Here is what Brazil was like in 1961. In cinemas, people watched “Tristeza do Jeca”. In the news: Jânio Quadros takes office. 1961 was also the Year of the Metal Ox, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1961.

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years of life expected at birth

Films

  • Tristeza do Jeca · Mazzaropi

On TV

  • Alô, Doçura! · TV Tupi · series
  • Repórter Esso (TV news) · TV Tupi · news (1952-04-10)
  • TV de Vanguarda · TV Tupi · drama (1952-08-17)

Cartoons

  • Mister Magoo · Rede Tupi

Cars

  • 27 years of the Fusca · Volkswagen
  • The Fusca leads the way · Volkswagen
  • Romi-Isetta, the bubble car · Romi
  • The Kombi van · Volkswagen

Snacks and ice creams

  • Prestígio · Nestlé
  • Instant Nescau · Nestlé
  • Sucrilhos · Kellogg's

Phones and gadgets

  • The telephone token (ficha) · Public payphones
  • Phones are a Southeast thing · Telephone network
  • The Philco Predicta · Philco

Fashion

  • Conga sneakers · Alpargatas
  • The bikini · Beachwear

Sports

  • Santos are Brazilian champions · 1961 Taça Brasil (1961-12-27)

In the news

  • Jânio Quadros takes office (1961-01-31)
  • President Jânio Quadros resigns (1961-08-25)
  • Brazil switches to a parliamentary system (1961-09-02)
  • João Goulart is sworn in (1961-09-07)
  • Panair plane crashes near Recife (1961-11-01)
  • Brazil restores ties with the Soviet Union (1961-11-23)
  • Niterói circus fire (1961-12-17)

1961: the Year of the Metal Ox

People born from about 4 February 1961 to 3 February 1962 share the Ox as their year animal, with the Metal element: patience and quiet strength with focus and strength. Those born earlier in January belong to the Metal Rat year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Brazil like in 1961?

Here is what Brazil was like in 1961. In cinemas, people watched “Tristeza do Jeca”. In the news: Jânio Quadros takes office. 1961 was also the Year of the Metal Ox, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1961.

What animal year was 1961?

1961 was the Year of the Metal Ox, from about 4 February 1961 to 3 February 1962. People born in January 1961 belong to the Metal Rat year.

How old is someone born in 1961?

Someone born in 1961 turns 65 in 2026.

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Last updated October 27, 2026