Historical Events
- Britain's EMI Records originally rejects the Beatles
- For 2nd consecutive year, AP names Wilma Rudolph female athlete of year
- India annexes Portuguese colonies of Goa, Damao & Diu
- KAIL TV channel 53 in Fresno, CA (IND) begins broadcasting
Event of Interest
Wilt Chamberlain of NBA Philadelphia Warriors scores 78 points vs LA
Wilt Chamberlain
Famous Birthdays
- Brian Orser, Canadian figure skater (Olympic silver 1988)
- Ken Foreman, rocker (Thrashing Doves-Reprobate's Hymm)
- Lalchand Rajput, cricketer (Indian Test opening batsman 1985-86)
- Thomas Strittmatter, writer
What Happened in 1961
Soccer Star Dodges TV Trap
How did a 'This Is Your Life' surprise for footballer Danny Blanchflower backfire so badly and end with the Tottenham Hotspur star storming off the set?
February 6, 1961Final Hours of Ernest Hemingway
Why did Ernest Hemingway, with everything to live for, kill himself on this day? The one thing he did not write is a suicide note but scientists have some answers.
July 2, 1961
