January 6, 1961

January 6, 1961, was a Friday. It was 63 years, 10 months, and 15 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on January 6, 1961:

United States: "Are You Lonesome Tonight" by Elvis Presley
United Kingdom: "I Love You" by Cliff Richard & The Shadows

The Billboard Hot 100 on January 6, 1961

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

Are You Lonesome To-night? - Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires
Wonderland By Night - Bert Kaempfert And His Orchestra
Last Date - Floyd Cramer
Exodus - Ferrante & Teicher
A Thousand Stars - Kathy Young With The Innocents

Play the top songs from 1961
A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 1961. Take a trip back to the days of Elvis Presley, Cliff Richard & The Shadows, The Shirelles, Chubby Checker, Ray Charles and Helen Shapiro.

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Spartacus" was at the top of the box office on January 6, 1961.

Facts

This date was 23,330 days ago. Approximately 778 months have passed. It was the 6th day of 1961, in week 01. The decade was the swinging sixties. People born on this day are currently 63 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. The Earth has experienced 259 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to January 6, 1961

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Friday, January 6, 1961. Anyone born today will have the star sign Capricorn. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.

People are starting to return back to work and school after the Christmas holidays. In America, the song "Are You Lonesome Tonight" by Elvis Presley is at the top of the singles charts, while "I Love You" by Cliff Richard & The Shadows is the number-one song in the UK. Dwight David Eisenhower is the President of the United States, and the movie Spartacus 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 Ernest Hemingway, Ernie Kovacs, and Marilyn Monroe would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The Jack Benny Program", "Gunsmoke", "Tonight Starring Jack Paar", and "Bonanza".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Looney Tunes", "Noggin the Nog", "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis", and "Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse". Popular toys at the moment include BAS-KET Miniature Basketball, the Hula Hoop, Matchbox toy cars, and Troll doll.

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on January 6, 1961, will have the star sign Capricorn.
Zodiac Element: Earth.
Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1961 was the year of the Ox (Yin Wood).
The Life Path Number for this date is 6.
Native American Zodiac: January 6, 1961 falls under the Goose.
Birthstone: A person during the month of January will have the birthstone Garnet.
Birth flower (January): The Carnation and the Snowdrop.

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on January 6, 1961.

Who were the best NBA players in 1961?
In 1961, the best NBA players were Bill Russell, Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain, Bob Pettit, Bob Cousy and Oscar Robertson.
Who were the best football players?
In 1961, the best soccer players were Pelé, Omar Sívori, Luis Suárez, Johnny Haynes, Lev Yashin, Ferenc Puskás, Alfredo Di Stéfano, Uwe Seeler and John Charles.
West Side Story
The film "West Side Story" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1961.
Henry Mancini - "Moon River"
The song "Moon River" by Henry Mancini won a Grammy for 1961's Song of the Year.
1961 in music
The Billboard Charts in 1961 were dominated by the likes of Elvis Presley, Bobby Lewis, Jimmy Dean, Ricky Nelson, The Marcels, Del Shannon, Bobby Vee, Ray Charles and Bert Kaempfert.
1961 in movies
Movies released in 1961 included West Side Story, The Guns of Navarone, El Cid, The Absent-Minded Professor, The Parent Trap, La Dolce Vita, Lover Come Back, King of Kings, One Hundred and One Dalmatians, Splendor in the Grass, Breakfast at Tiffany's and The Hustler.
John F. Kennedy
US President John F. Kennedy was named Time Person of the Year in 1961.
Rotary phones
Rotary phones were still the most common type of landline phone. Although push-button telephones did begin to appear at the end of 1963, they were relatively uncommon.
Trouble is brewing in Vietnam
By this time, communist forces in North Vietnam had committed themselves to invading South Vietnam. The Ho Chi Minh trail was established and expanded and guerrilla warfare attacks were being carried out against the US-backed Diệm government in the south. It was during this time that the United States started to slowly escalate its involvement in the conflict.
Tailfins on cars
Tailfins on cars were a popular style around this time. The design looked futuristic, almost like the twin rudders on the back of an airplane.
Greasers
A youth subculture called "greasers" emerged during the 1950s and early 1960s. The style included greased-back hairstyles, work pants, and denim or leather jackets.
The Jukebox
The jukebox was at the height of its popularity. Teenagers and young adults would often hang out at local restaurants and diners and listen to the latest songs.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on January 6, 1961.

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What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to January 6, 1961.

December 9, 1960: The first ever episode of British soap opera "Coronation Street" is aired on television.
December 16, 1960: 128 people are killed when two airliners collide over Staten Island, New York.
December 21, 1960: The film "Swiss Family Robinson" is released by Disney.
December 26, 1960: NFL: The Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Green Bay Packers by 17-13 to win the 1960 NFL Championship Game.
This date: January 6, 1961
January 9, 1961: The Portland Spy Ring: A Soviet spy ring is uncovered in London.
January 11, 1961: The Throgs Neck Bridge connecting The Bronx and Queens is opened in New York City.
January 16, 1961: Mickey Mantle becomes the highest paid player in baseball after he signs a $75,000 contract with the New York Yankees.
January 20, 1961: John F. Kennedy takes office as the 35th President of the United States.
January 24, 1961: Actress Marilyn Monroe divorces her husband Arthur Miller after less than five years of marriage.
January 25, 1961: Disney releases the movie "One Hundred and One Dalmatians".
January 30, 1961: Patsy Cline releases her single "I Fall to Pieces".

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

TV shows in 1961

The following TV shows were popular in January 1961:

Route 66

The Andy Griffith Show

Danger Man

The Untouchables

The Twilight Zone

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

Bonanza

Rawhide

77 Sunset Strip

Maverick

Perry Mason

Wagon Train

Cars in 1961

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.

Kids TV shows on January 6, 1961

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1961:

Mister Ed

The Dick Tracy Show

King Leonardo and His Short Subjects

The Bugs Bunny Show

The Flintstones

My Three Sons

Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse

The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends

Dennis the Menace

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy

Popular toys and games in 1961

Toys and games that were popular in 1961:

Etch A Sketch

Astrobase

Troll doll

Tonka trucks

Matchbox toy cars

Barbie

Playpal dolls

Crater Critters

Fisher Price Little People

The Hula Hoop

Metal House robots

The Frisbee

Were you born on January 6, 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 January 6, 1967, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 6.

Malcolm Young

Guitarist Deceased
Born on January 6, 1953
He turned 8 on this day in 1961.

Rowan Atkinson

Actor
Born on January 6, 1955
He turned 6 on this day in 1961.

Denise Borino-Quinn

Actress Deceased
Born on January 6, 1964
She was born exactly 3 years after this date.

Anthony Scaramucci

American financier
Born on January 6, 1964
He was born exactly 3 years after this date.

Eric Trump

American businessman
Born on January 6, 1984
He was born exactly 23 years after this date.

Irina Shayk

Model
Born on January 6, 1986
She was born exactly 25 years after this date.

Andy Carroll

Soccer player
Born on January 6, 1989
He was born exactly 28 years after this date.

US President

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on January 6, 1961.

UK Prime Minister

Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Irish Taoiseach

Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

Note: These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

A baby that was born on January 6, 1961 was most likely conceived around April 15, 1960.
The due date for a baby that was conceived on January 6, 1961 is close to September 29, 1961.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about January 6, 1961:

23,330 days have passed since this date.
3,332 weeks have passed.
2,015,712,000 seconds have passed since January 6, 1961.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,351,664,000 times.
Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,040,107,392,000 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 335,952,000 times.
You have taken approximately 173,351,232 steps. That's roughly 77,045 miles.
24,188,544 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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Take me back to January 6, 1961

Zodiac

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Who were the best football players?

West Side Story

Henry Mancini - "Moon River"

1961 in music

1961 in movies

John F. Kennedy

Rotary phones

Trouble is brewing in Vietnam

Tailfins on cars

Greasers

The Jukebox