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, 400m/4X400m relay (Olympic gold 1984), born in Montgomery, Alabama
- Christine Bridged, Australian European class sailor (Olympics 1996), born in Melbourne Australia
- Doc Rivers, American NBA guard and head coach (NBA Coach of the Year 2000, Orlando Magic; Boston Celtics, LA Clippers), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Kate Campbell, American musician, born in New Orleans, Louisiana
- Larry Mullen, Jr, Irish rock drummer (U2 - "I Will Follow"), born in Dublin, Ireland
Peter Jackson
Peter Jackson, New Zealand film director (Lord of the Rings - Academy Award, Best Director, 2003), born in Wellington, New Zealand
Peter Jackson
- Sterling Hinds, 4X100m relayer (Olympic bronze 1984), born in Toronto, Ontario
1961 Highlights
About October 31, 1961
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 59 years and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Scorpio
