February 14, 1961, was a Tuesday. It was 63 years, 8 months, and 17 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aquarius.
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on February 14, 1961:
These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The movie "The Misfits" was at the top of the box office on this day.
Valentine's Day 1961 was 23,270 days ago. Approximately 776 months have passed. It was the 45th day of 1961, in week 07. 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 259 seasons of weather since this date.
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It is Tuesday, February 14, 1961. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aquarius. It's Valentine's Day, so couples are exchanging cards and going out to dinner together.
In America, the song "Calcutta" by Lawrence Welk 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 The Misfits 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 Danny Thomas Show", "Maverick", "Rawhide", and "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Lassie", "Captain Pugwash", "Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy", and "The Flintstones".
Popular toys at the moment include Metal House robots, the Hula Hoop, Crater Critters, and Etch A Sketch.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on February 14, 1961.
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Notable events that happened close to February 14, 1961.
Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.
TV audiences were watching the following shows on February 14, 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 February 14, 1967, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on February 14.
American football player Deceased
Born on February 14, 1973
He was born exactly 12 years after this date.
Dancer / Actress Deceased
Born on February 14, 1984
She was born exactly 23 years after this date.
Soccer player
Born on February 14, 1987
He was born exactly 26 years after this date.
National holidays and famous events that fall on February 14:
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on February 14, 1961.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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