Historical Events
- AFL's LA Chargers move to San Diego
- Niagara Falls hydroelectric project begins producing power
Music Premiere
Walter Piston's 7th Symphony, commissioned by the Philadelphia Orchestra premieres under direction of Eugene Ormandy; wins 1961 Pulitzer Prize
Famous Birthdays
- Alexander Payne, American film director (Sideways), born in Omaha, Nebraska
- David Ward, British cricketer (prolific Surrey batsman), born in Croydon, United Kingdom
- Eva Pfaff, German tennis player (Australian Open doubles 1982 runner-up), born in Königstein im Taunus, Germany
- George Stephanopoulos, American journalist, political commentator, and political advisor (Clinton), born in Fall River, Massachusetts
1961 Highlights
About February 10, 1961
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 11 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
