Historical Events
- USSR performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya USSR
Famous Birthdays
- Chad Smith, American drummer (Red Hot Chili Peppers, 1988-present - "Under The Bridge"; Chickenfoot), born in Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Franck Amsallem, French jazz pianist, arranger, composer, singer and educator, born in Oran, French Algeria
Famous Deaths
- Peter Jensen, Danish-American engineer, entrepreneur (Magnavox), and co-inventor (moving-coil loudspeaker), dies at 75
1961 Highlights
About October 25, 1961
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 11 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Runaround Sue - Dion
#1 Song: Walkin' Back To Happiness - Helen Shapiro
