Famous Deaths
- Wilf Ferguson, West Indian cricket leg spinner (34 wickets for West Indies), dies at 43
1961 Highlights
About February 23, 1961
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 7 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Pony Time - Chubby Checker
#1 Song: Sailor - Petula Clark