Historical Events
- Dave Garroway is fired as host of NBC's "Today Show"
- Reconnaissance satellite Discoverer 25 launched from the US
- Soviet ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev defects to West at Le Bourget Airport in Paris, France
Famous Birthdays
- Robbie Kerr, Australian cricketer (Queensland opener 2 Tests for Australia 1985)
Famous Deaths
- Marcel Junod, Swiss physician (b. 1904)
About June 16, 1961
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 11 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Moody River - Pat Boone
#1 Song: Surrender - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
