Historical Events
Film Release
"Breakfast at Tiffany's" film released, based on the novella by Truman Capote, directed by Blake Edwards and starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard
Audrey Hepburn
Truman Capote
- China & Nepal sign treaty
Famous Birthdays
- David Kirk, New Zealand rugby union footballer
- Matthew Kauffman, American journalist and George Polk Award winner
- Sharon Cheslow, American musician, composer and artist
Famous Deaths
- Don Barbour, American singer (The Four Freshmen), dies at 34
1961 Highlights
About October 5, 1961
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 10 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
