February 1, 1961, was a Wednesday. It was 63 years, 9 months, and 20 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aquarius.
Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on February 1, 1961:
These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The movie "Swiss Family Robinson" was at the top of the box office on February 1, 1961.
This date occurred 23,304 days ago. Approximately 777 months have passed. It was the 32nd day of 1961, in week 05. The decade was the swinging sixties. People who were born on February 1, 1961, are now 63 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. The Earth has experienced 259 seasons of weather since then.
Let's take a stroll down memory lane.
The date is February 1, 1961, and it's a Wednesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aquarius. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.
In America, the song "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" by The Shirelles is at the top of the singles charts, while "Are You Lonesome Tonight" by Elvis Presley is the number-one song in the UK. John Fitzgerald Kennedy is the President of the United States, and the movie Swiss Family Robinson is at the top of the box office. Harold Macmillan is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Have Gun - Will Travel", "Maverick", "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis", and "Route 66". 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. Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Tom and Jerry", "Heckle and Jeckle", "Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks", and "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis".
Children are playing with toys such as Metal House robots, Fisher Price Little People, Playpal dolls, and Barbie.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on February 1, 1961.
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News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around February 1, 1961.
Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.
Television shows that people were watching in February 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.
Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:
Children were playing with the following toys and games:
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 February 1, 1967, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on February 1.
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Born on February 1, 1965
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Born on February 1, 1968
She was born exactly 7 years after this date.
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Born on February 1, 1984
He was born exactly 23 years after this date.
National holidays and famous events that fall on February 1:
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on February 1, 1961.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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