February 16, 1961, was a Thursday. It was 63 years, 9 months, and 5 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 16, 1961:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The movie "Exodus" was at the top of the box office on this day.
This date was 23,289 days ago. Approximately 776 months have passed. It was the 47th 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.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Thursday, February 16, 1961. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Aquarius. Valentine's Day of 1961 has just passed.
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 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 "The Ed Sullivan Show", "What's My Line?", "Gunsmoke", and "Route 66". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "The Gumby Show", "Heckle and Jeckle", and "Noggin the Nog".
Popular toys at the moment include Crater Critters, Playpal dolls, Troll doll, and Astrobase.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on February 16, 1961.
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TV audiences were watching the following shows on February 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:
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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 of their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out February 16, 1967, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on February 16.
North Korean leader Deceased
Born on February 16, 1941
He turned 20 on this day in 1961.
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Born on February 16, 1954
She turned 7 on this day in 1961.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on February 16, 1961.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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