Historical Events
Event of Interest
Kenyan political activist Jomo Kenyatta released from jail after 9 years. Imprisoned during 1952 Mau Mau rebellion with other nationalist leaders by British authorities
Jomo Kenyatta
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)
Stephen Hillenburg
- V. B. Chandrasekhar, Indian cricketer, born in Chennai, India
1961 Highlights
About August 21, 1961
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 6 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
