January 16, 1961, was a Monday. It was 63 years, 3 months, and 1 day ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.
Notable events that occurred on January 16, 1961:
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on January 16, 1961:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The movie "Spartacus" was at the top of the box office on this day.
This date was 23,103 days ago. Approximately 770 months have passed. It was the 16th day of 1961, in week 03. The decade was the swinging sixties. People born on this day are currently 63 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. We have gone through approximately 257 seasons of weather since this date.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Monday, January 16, 1961. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Capricorn. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.
The holiday season of 1960 seems like a distant memory. New year's resolutions are already being abandoned, and many are eagerly awaiting their first paycheck after Christmas In America, the song "Wonderland By Night" by Bert Kaempfert is at the top of the singles charts, while "Poetry In Motion" by Johnny Tillotson 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 "Tonight Starring Jack Paar", "Have Gun - Will Travel", "Bonanza", and "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis".
Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Tom and Jerry", "Leave It to Beaver", "King Leonardo and His Short Subjects", and "Mister Ed". Popular toys at the moment include Wooly Willy, Barbie, Matchbox toy cars, and Astrobase.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on January 16, 1961.
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TV audiences were watching the following shows on January 16, 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.
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 January 16, 1967, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 16.
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Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on January 16, 1961.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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