July 20, 1961, was a Thursday. It was 63 years, 5 months, and 2 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Cancer.
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on July 20, 1961:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The top movie on this day was "Fanny".
This date was 23,166 days ago. Approximately 772 months have passed. It was the 201st day of 1961, in week 29. The decade was the swinging sixties. People born on this day are currently 63 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 257 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Thursday, July 20, 1961. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Cancer. 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 "Tossin' And Turnin'" by Bobby Lewis is at the top of the singles charts, while "Temptation" by The Everly Brothers is the number-one song in the UK. John Fitzgerald Kennedy is the President of the United States, and the movie Fanny 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 Ernie Kovacs and Marilyn Monroe would be still alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The Ed Sullivan Show", "77 Sunset Strip", "The Andy Griffith Show", and "Route 66". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Mighty Mouse Playhouse", "The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole", "Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks", and "The Yogi Bear Show".
Popular toys at the moment include Metal House robots, Playpal dolls, Tonka trucks, and Etch A Sketch.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on July 20, 1961.
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People in July 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 July 20, 1967, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on July 20.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on July 20, 1961.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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