Historical Events
Music Recording
Frank Sinatra launches Reprise label under Warner Bros Records
- Soviet Union fires a rocket from Sputnik V to Venus
Famous Birthdays
- Henry Rollins [Garfield], American musician (Big Ugly Mouth; Talking From the Box), monologuist, and actor, born in Washington, D.C.
- Les Warner, British musician and producer (The Cult - "Fire Woman"), born in Fulham, United Kingdom
1961 Highlights
About February 13, 1961
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 11 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Calcutta - Lawrence Welk And His Orchestra
#1 Song: Are You Lonesome Tonight - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
