Historical Events
- Dutch Prince Bernhard opens new RAI building in Amsterdam
Famous Birthdays
- Joey Benjamin, cricket pace bowler (in St Kitts England in 1994)
- Lauren Lane, American actress (C. C. Babcock-The Nanny), born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Max Vadukul, Indian-British photographer (The New Yorker; Rolling Stone; Vogue), born in Nairobi, Kenya
Famous Deaths
- Adolf Vogl, composer, dies at 87
1961 Highlights
About February 2, 1961
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 11 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Will You Love Me Tomorrow - The Shirelles
#1 Song: Are You Lonesome Tonight - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
