Famous Birthdays
- Craig Ehlo, NBA guard (Atlanta Hawks)
- Frederick W Sturckow, USMC capt/astronaut (sk: STS 88), born in La Mesa, California
Famous Deaths
- Antanas Škėma, Lithuanian writer actor and director (b. 1910)
1961 Highlights
About August 11, 1961
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 11 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
