February 26, 1961, was a Sunday. It was 63 years, 9 months, and 24 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Pisces.
On February 26, 1961, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:
The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The top movie on this day was "The Misfits".
This date was 23,310 days ago. Approximately 777 months have passed. It was the 57th day of 1961, in week 08. The decade was the swinging sixties. People born on this day are currently 63 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 259 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's go back to the swinging sixties.
It is Sunday, February 26, 1961. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Pisces. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.
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.
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", "The Danny Thomas Show", "Bonanza", and "The Twilight Zone". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Lassie", "Mighty Mouse Playhouse", "King Leonardo and His Short Subjects", and "The Dick Tracy Show".
Popular toys at the moment include BAS-KET Miniature Basketball, Playpal dolls, Barbie, and Matchbox toy cars.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on February 26, 1961.
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Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.
In February 1961, TV audiences were watching the following series:
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.
If you were a kid on February 26, 1961, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:
If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:
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 26, 1967, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on February 26.
Israeli Prime Minister Deceased
Born on February 26, 1928
He turned 33 on this day in 1961.
Soccer manager
Born on February 26, 1973
He was born exactly 12 years after this date.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on February 26, 1961.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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