Historical Events
- Former South African nazi leader Johannes Vorster becomes South Africa's minister of justice
- Windward Islands' Airways International (Winair) forms
Famous Birthdays
- Colin Angus, Scottish pop musician (Shamen, Ebeneezer Goode)
- Ingrid Berghmans, Belgian judoka (8 times Belgian Sportswoman of the Year), born in Beringen, Belgium
- Jared Harris, Irish-British actor (Valery Legasov-Chernobyl), born in Hammersmith, London
- Mark "Bedders" Bedford, English rock bassist (Madness), born in Islington, London
1961 Highlights
About August 24, 1961
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 2 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
