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February 25, 1961

February 25, 1961, was a Saturday. It was 63 years and 10 months ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Pisces.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on February 25, 1961:

  • The Sydney tramway network operates for the last time.
Song charts

Popular songs

On February 25, 1961, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Calcutta" by Lawrence Welk
  • United Kingdom: "Sailor" by Petula Clark

The Billboard Hot 100 on February 25, 1961

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Pony Time - Chubby Checker
  • Calcutta - Lawrence Welk And His Orchestra
  • There's A Moon Out Tonight - The Capris
  • Surrender - Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires
  • Don't Worry - Marty Robbins
Play the top singles from 1961
A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 1961. Take a trip back to the days of Elvis Presley, Cliff Richard & The Shadows, The Shirelles, Chubby Checker, Ray Charles and Helen Shapiro.
The Misfits

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "The Misfits".

Facts

This date occurred 23,314 days ago. Approximately 777 months have passed. It was the 56th day of 1961, in week 08. The decade was the swinging sixties. People who were born on February 25, 1961, are now 63 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 259 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to February 25, 1961

Let's go back to the swinging sixties.

The date is February 25, 1961, and it's a Saturday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Pisces. The work week is over and Saturday has finally come, so people are spending time with their kids, going to bars, attending dances, shopping, and watching sports.

In America, the song "Calcutta" by Lawrence Welk is at the top of the singles charts, while "Sailor" by Petula Clark 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.

On television, people are watching popular shows such as "You Bet Your Life", "Gunsmoke", "Tonight Starring Jack Paar", 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. Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Snooper and Blabber", "My Three Sons", "Mister Ed", and "Davey and Goliath".

Children are playing with toys such as Wooly Willy, Crater Critters, Barbie, and Astrobase.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on February 25, 1961, will have the star sign Pisces.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1961 was the year of the Ox (Yin Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 8.
  • Native American Zodiac: February 25, 1961 falls under the Wolf.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of February will have the birthstone Amethyst.
  • Birth flower (February): The Violet and the Primrose.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on February 25, 1961.

  • Who were the best NBA players in 1961?

    Who were the best NBA players in 1961?

    In 1961, the best NBA players were Bill Russell, Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain, Bob Pettit, Bob Cousy and Oscar Robertson.
  • Who were the best football players?

    Who were the best football players?

    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.
  • West Side Story.

    West Side Story

    The film "West Side Story" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1961.
  • Henry Mancini - "Moon River"

    Henry Mancini - "Moon River"

    The song "Moon River" by Henry Mancini won a Grammy for 1961's Song of the Year.
  • 1961 in music.

    1961 in music

    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.
  • 1961 in movies.

    1961 in movies

    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.
  • John F. Kennedy.

    John F. Kennedy

    US President John F. Kennedy was named Time Person of the Year in 1961.
  • Rotary phones.

    Rotary phones

    Rotary phones were still the most common type of landline phone. Although push-button telephones did begin to appear at the end of 1963, they were relatively uncommon.
  • Trouble is brewing in Vietnam.

    Trouble is brewing in Vietnam

    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.

    Tailfins on cars

    Tailfins on cars were a popular style around this time. The design looked futuristic, almost like the twin rudders on the back of an airplane.
  • Greasers.

    Greasers

    A youth subculture called "greasers" emerged during the 1950s and early 1960s. The style included greased-back hairstyles, work pants, and denim or leather jackets.
  • The Jukebox.

    The Jukebox

    The jukebox was at the height of its popularity. Teenagers and young adults would often hang out at local restaurants and diners and listen to the latest songs.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around February 25, 1961.

  • January 30, 1961: Patsy Cline releases her single "I Fall to Pieces".
  • February 9, 1961: The Beatles perform for the very first time at a nightclub called The Cavern Club.
  • February 15, 1961: The entire United States figure skating team is killed after their Sabena Boeing 707 crashes in Belgium.
  • February 18, 1961: Del Shannon releases his song "Crying".
  • This date: February 25, 1961
  • March 9, 1961: The Soviet spacecraft Korabl-Sputnik 4 is successfully launched, carrying a dog named Chernushka.
  • March 11, 1961: The Ken doll is introduced as Barbie's boyfriend.
  • March 13, 1961: The 1961 Kurenivka mudslide kills 145 people in Kiev, Ukraine.
  • March 16, 1961: The comedy film "The Absent-Minded Professor" is released.
  • March 17, 1961: Soccer: Don Revie is named as the new manager of Leeds United.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in February 1961

In February 1961, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from February 1961.

Route 66
Route 66
The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Danger Man
Danger Man
The Untouchables
The Untouchables
The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Bonanza
Bonanza
Rawhide
Rawhide
77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
Maverick
Maverick
Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Wagon Train
Wagon Train

Cars in 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.

Cars in 1961.

Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in February 1961

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

Davey and Goliath
Davey and Goliath
The Yogi Bear Show
The Yogi Bear Show
Mister Ed
Mister Ed

The Dick Tracy Show
The Dick Tracy Show
King Leonardo and His Short Subjects
King Leonardo and His Short Subjects
The Bugs Bunny Show
The Bugs Bunny Show
The Flintstones
The Flintstones
My Three Sons
My Three Sons
Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse
Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends
Dennis the Menace
Dennis the Menace
Toys

Toys in 1961

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

Etch A Sketch
Etch A Sketch
Astrobase
Astrobase
Troll doll
Troll doll
Tonka trucks
Tonka trucks
Matchbox toy cars
Matchbox toy cars
Barbie
Barbie
Playpal dolls
Playpal dolls
Crater Critters
Crater Critters
Fisher Price Little People
Fisher Price Little People
The Hula Hoop
The Hula Hoop
Metal House robots
Metal House robots
The Frisbee
The Frisbee

Were you born on February 25, 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 25, 1967, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on February 25.

George Harrison

George Harrison

Musician Deceased
Born on February 25, 1943
He turned 18 on this day in 1961.

Ric Flair

Ric Flair

Wrestler
Born on February 25, 1949
He turned 12 on this day in 1961.

Justin Jeffre

Justin Jeffre

98 Degrees
Born on February 25, 1973
He was born exactly 12 years after this date.

Justin Berfield

Justin Berfield

Actor
Born on February 25, 1986
He was born exactly 25 years after this date.

USA

US President

John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on February 25, 1961.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on February 25, 1961 was most likely conceived around June 4, 1960.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on February 25, 1961 is close to November 18, 1961.

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Stats for February 25, 1961

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about February 25, 1961:

  • 23,314 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,330 weeks have passed.
  • 2,014,329,600 seconds have passed since February 25, 1961.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,350,051,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,039,394,073,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 335,721,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 173,232,346 steps. That's roughly 76,992 miles.
  • 24,171,955 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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