June 18, 1961, was a Sunday. It was 63 years, 5 months, and 3 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Gemini.
Notable events that occurred on June 18, 1961:
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on June 18, 1961:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The movie "The Pleasure of His Company" was at the top of the box office on this day.
This date was 23,167 days ago. Approximately 772 months have passed. It was the 169th day of 1961, in week 24. 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 257 seasons of weather since this date.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Sunday, June 18, 1961. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Gemini. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.
The summer of 1961 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September. In America, the song "Travelin' Man" by Ricky Nelson is at the top of the singles charts, while "Surrender" 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 Pleasure of His Company 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 "What's My Line?", "Tonight Starring Jack Paar", "77 Sunset Strip", and "Route 66".
Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Mighty Mouse Playhouse", "Captain Pugwash", "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends", and "The Yogi Bear Show". Popular toys at the moment include Wooly Willy, Fisher Price Little People, Barbie, and Tonka trucks.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on June 18, 1961.
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Notable events that happened close to June 18, 1961.
People in June 1961 were watching the following TV 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.
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 June 18, 1967, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on June 18.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on June 18, 1961.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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