Historical Events
- Federal judge rules that laws in Birmingham, Alabama, against integrated playing fields are illegal
- Hurricane Hattie kills 400 in British Honduras
Famous Birthdays
- Alonzo Babers, American track and field athlete, 400m/4X400m relay (Olympic gold 1984), born in Montgomery, Alabama
- Kate Campbell, American folk music singer-songwriter, born in New Orleans, Louisiana
- Larry Mullen, Jr, Irish rock drummer (U2 - "I Will Follow"), born in Dublin, Ireland
Peter Jackson (61 years old)
New Zealand film director (Lord of the Rings - Academy Award, Best Director, 2003), born in Wellington, New Zealand
- Sterling Hinds, Canadian 4X100m relayer (Olympic bronze 1984), born in Toronto, Ontario
About October 31, 1961
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 10 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Big Bad John - Jimmy Dean
#1 Song: Walkin' Back To Happiness - Helen Shapiro
