Historical Events
Music Recording
American country singer Patsy Cline records then-struggling songwriter Willie Neslon's song "Crazy", in Nashville, Tennessee
Historic Event
Kenyan political activist Jomo Kenyatta released from jail after 9 years. Imprisoned during 1952 Mau Mau rebellion with other nationalist leaders by British authorities
Famous Birthdays
- Danny Sheaffer, American MLB catcher (St Louis Cardinals), born in Jacksonville, Florida
- Lance Earl Deal, American hammer thrower (Olympic silver 1996), born in Riverton, Wyoming
Stephen Hillenburg
Stephen Hillenburg, American animator and cartoonist (SpongeBob SquarePants), born in Lawton, Oklahoma (d. 2018)
- V. B. Chandrasekhar, Indian cricketer, born in Chennai, India
1961 Highlights
About August 21, 1961
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 9 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Wooden Heart - Joe Dowell- #1 Song: You Don't Know - Helen Shapiro
#1 Song: Wooden Heart - Joe Dowell
#1 Song: You Don't Know - Helen Shapiro
