January 26th, 1961, was a Thursday. It was day 26 of 1961. The decade was the 1960s.
60 years, 7 months and 23 days have passed since January 26th, 1961.
The zodiac star sign for this date is Aquarius.
People who were born on this exact date.
Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on January 26th, 1961.
The movie "Spartacus" was at the top of the box office on January 26th, 1961.
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The date is January 26th, 1961 and it's a Thursday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aquarius. In America, the song Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert is on top of the singles charts.
Over in the UK, Are You Lonesome Tonight by Elvis Presley is the number one hit song. John Fitzgerald Kennedy is currently the President of the United States and the movie Spartacus is at the top of the Box Office. In the United Kingdom, Harold Macmillan is the current Prime Minister.
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 and Marilyn Monroe would be still alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The Ed Sullivan Show", "The Jack Benny Program", "Wagon Train" and "Maverick". Children and teenagers are currently watching television shows such as "The Gumby Show", "Leave It to Beaver", "The Huckleberry Hound Show" and "The Flintstones".
Popular toys at the moment include the likes of Crater Critters, Troll doll, Astrobase and Etch A Sketch.
Trending news stories and fads that were prevalent at this time. These are news stories and events that would have been in the media on January 26th, 1961.
In 1961, the best NBA players were Bill Russell, Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain, Bob Pettit, Bob Cousy and Oscar Robertson.
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.
The film "West Side Story" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1961.
The song "Moon River" by Henry Mancini won a Grammy for 1961's Song of the Year.
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.
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.
US President John F. Kennedy was named as the Time Person of the Year in 1961.
During the first half of the 1960s, rotary phones were still the most common type of landline phone. Although push-button telephones did exist at this time, they were relatively uncommon.
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 was a popular style around this time. The design looked futuristic, almost like the twin rudders on the back of an airplane.
During the 1950s and early 1960s, a popular youth subculture called "greasers" emerged. The style included greased-back hairstyles, work pants and denim or leather jackets.
During this period, the jukebox was at the height of its popularity. Around this time, teenagers and young adults would hang out at local restaurants and diners and listen to the latest songs.
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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 from their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then check out January 26th, 1967 instead.
Celebrities, historical figures and other notable people who were born on January 26th.
Television host.
Born on January 26th, 1958
She turned 3 on this day in 1961.
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Born on January 26th, 1963
He was born exactly 2 years after this date.
Soccer manager.
Born on January 26th, 1973
He was born exactly 12 years after this date.
Wrestler.
Born on January 26th, 1992
She was born exactly 31 years after this date.
National holidays and famous events that fall on the 26th of January.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on January 26th, 1961.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on January 26th, 1961.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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