Historical Events
- Founding of the World Wildlife Fund in Morges, Switzerland
- Hurricane Carla strikes near Port O'Connor, Texas with winds of 175 mph
Famous Birthdays
- Elizabeth Daily, American actress (Pee-Wee's Big Adventure; The Powerpuff Girls - "Buttercup"), and pop singer ("Say It, Say It"), born in Los Angeles, California
- Philip Ardagh, English children's books author (Eddie Dickens series), born in Kent, England
- Virginia Madsen, American actress (Dune; Hot Spot; Class), born in Chicago, Illinois
About September 11, 1961
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 6 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Take Good Care Of My Baby - Bobby Vee
#1 Song: Johnny Remember Me - John Leyton
