Historical Events
Music Concert
American opera singer Grace Bumbry becomes the first black singer to perform at the Bayreuth Festival, Germany, she earns 42 curtain calls
Famous Birthdays
- André Ducharme, Canadian (Québécois) humorist (Rock et Belles Oreilles) and author, born in Montreal, Quebec
- Martin Gore, English rocker (Depeche Mode - "Just Can't Get Enough"), born in Dagenham, Essex, England
Woody Harrelson (61 years old)
American actor (Woody Boyd in Cheers), born in Midland, Texas
Born in 1961
Famous Deaths
- Esther Dale, American actress (Curly Top; The Egg and I; Ma and Pa Kettle films), dies after surgery at 75
1961 Highlights
About July 23, 1961
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 10 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Tossin' And Turnin' - Bobby Lewis
#1 Song: Temptation - Everly Brothers
