December 20, 1961, was a Wednesday. It was 62 years, 3 months, and 29 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.
Notable events that occurred on December 20, 1961:
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on December 20, 1961:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The top movie on this day was "West Side Story".
This date was 22,766 days ago. Approximately 759 months have passed. It was the 354th day of 1961, in week 51. The decade was the swinging sixties. The start of 1962 was just 11 days away. People born on this day are currently 62 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 253 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Wednesday, December 20, 1961. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.
Christmas Day of 1961 is fast approaching and the excitement is building. Department stores are packed with Christmas shoppers, and people are meeting up with friends that they haven't seen in a while. In America, the song "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by The Tokens is at the top of the singles charts, while "Tower Of Strength" by Frankie Vaughan is the number-one song in the UK. John Fitzgerald Kennedy is the President of the United States, and the movie West Side Story is at the top of the box office.
Harold Macmillan is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Tailfins on cars are extremely popular at the moment. The design looks futuristic, almost like a rocket or the twin rudders on the back of an airplane. In fashion, many of the trends from the late 1950s are still popular. Women are wearing tailored skirts, short boxy jackets and shift dresses. Trousers are also becoming popular amongst women. Meanwhile, men are wearing polo shirts, argyle socks, sweater vests, loafers and harrington jackets.
Because it's 1961, radio stations are playing hit songs from artists such as Bert Kaempfert, Chubby Checker, Elvis Presley, Del Shannon, Bobby Lewis and Jimmy Dean. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Ernie Kovacs and Marilyn Monroe would be still alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "What's My Line?", "Tonight Starring Jack Paar", "77 Sunset Strip", and "Route 66".
Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown", "The Flintstones", "The Dick Tracy Show", and "Davey and Goliath". Popular toys at the moment include the Hula Hoop, Tonka trucks, Troll doll, and Astrobase.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 20, 1961.
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Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.
People in December 1961 were watching the following TV series:
1961 saw the introduction of cars such as the BMW New Class, the Dodge Lancer, the Toyota Publica, the Ford Thunderbird (third generation), the MG Midget, and the Volvo P1800.
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1961:
Toys and games that were popular in 1961:
If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1961.
This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out December 20, 1967, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 20.
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Born on December 20, 1966
He was born exactly 5 years after this date.
Model and Reality TV star Deceased
Born on December 20, 1983
She was born exactly 22 years after this date.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on December 20, 1961.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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