Historical Events
Sports History
Milwaukee Braves future Baseball HOF pitcher Warren Spahn records career victory #300; beats Cubs, 2-1 at County Stadium, Milwaukee
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? 61 years, 5 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Tossin' And Turnin' - Bobby Lewis
#1 Song: You Don't Know - Helen Shapiro
