Famous Birthdays
- Gale Gilbert, NFL quarterback (San Diego Chargers), born in Red Bluff, California
- Mohammad Fouad, Arab singer and actor, born in Ismailia Governorate, Egypt
- Nate Newton, NFL guard (Dallas Cowboys), born in Orlando, Florida
Famous Deaths
- Earle Page, eleventh Prime Minister of Australia (b. 1880)
1961 Highlights
About December 20, 1961
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 11 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius
