January 20, 1961, was a Friday. It was 63 years, 10 months, and 1 day ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aquarius.
Notable events that occurred on January 20, 1961:
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on January 20, 1961:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The top movie on this day was "Exodus".
This date was 23,316 days ago. Approximately 777 months have passed. It was the 20th 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. 259 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Friday, January 20, 1961. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Aquarius. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.
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. John Fitzgerald Kennedy is the President of the United States, and the movie Exodus 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 "Gunsmoke", "Have Gun - Will Travel", "Maverick", and "Rawhide".
Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Snooper and Blabber", "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends", "King Leonardo and His Short Subjects", and "Mister Ed". Popular toys at the moment include the Frisbee, Metal House robots, Tonka trucks, and Etch A Sketch.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on January 20, 1961.
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People in January 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 January 20, 1967, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 20.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on January 20, 1961.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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