Historical Events
- Dutchman Anton Geesink becomes 1st non-Japanese judo world champion
- George Blanda of Houston Oilers kicks 55-yard field goal
Event of Interest
The Beatles meet future manager Brian Epstein
Brian Epstein
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Adal Ramones, Mexican television host
Famous Deaths
- Jēkabs Graubiņš, Latvian composer, dies at 75
- Mary Charleson, Irish-American silent film actress (Upstairs And Down), dies at 71
- Pat O'Hara Wood, Australian tennis player (Australasian C'ship 1920, 23), dies at 70
1961 Highlights
About December 3, 1961
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 59 years and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius
