Historical Events
- Nashville-based guitar wizard Hank Garland sustains career-ending injuries in a single vehicle accident near Springfield, Tennessee
Famous Birthdays
- Franny Michel, American actress (Patricia-Apple's Way), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Paul Zanetti, Australian political cartoonist, born in Wollongong, Australia
1961 Highlights
About September 8, 1961
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 62 years and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Michael - The Highwaymen
#1 Song: Johnny Remember Me - John Leyton
