Famous Birthdays
- Howie Long, American NFL tackle/actor/broadcaster (Broken Arrow), born in Somerville, Massachusetts
Famous Deaths
- Regina Ullmann, Swiss poet and writer, dies at 76
1961 Highlights
About January 6, 1961
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 2 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Wonderland By Night - Bert Kaempfert And His Orchestra
#1 Song: Poetry In Motion - Johnny Tillotson
