Historical Events
Sports History
48th Tour de France: Jacques Anquetil of France scores his second Tour general classification category title
- Ralph Boston of US, sets then long jump record at 27' 2"
Famous Deaths
- [Louise] Sophie M E de Vries, actress (English Prof), dies at 88
About July 16, 1961
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 10 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Tossin' And Turnin' - Bobby Lewis
#1 Song: Temptation - Everly Brothers
