Historical Events
- "From the Second City" closes at Royale Theater NYC after 87 performances
- "Let It Ride" closes at Eugene O'Neill Theater NYC after 68 performances
- Tanganyika gains independence from Britain, takes name Tanzania - with Ukuru (Freedom) Torch lit on the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro
Famous Birthdays
- David Anthony Higgins, American actor (Malcolm in the Middle), born in Des Moines, Iowa
- Ian Andrew Wright, New Zealand rower (Olympics 1996), born in Hamilton, New Zealand
- Joe Lando, American actor (Byron Sully-Dr Quinn), born in Los Angeles, California
About December 9, 1961
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 3 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Please Mr. Postman - The Marvelettes
#1 Song: Tower Of Strength - Frankie Vaughan
