Famous Birthdays
- Curt Bader, American sprint kayaker (Olympics 1996), born in Bloomfield, Iowa
- Iris DeMent, American country singer (Our Town), born in Paragould, Arizona
1961 Highlights
About January 5, 1961
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 7 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
