August 16, 1961, was a Wednesday. It was 63 years, 4 months, and 10 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.
Notable events that occurred on August 16, 1961:
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on August 16, 1961:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The movie "The Guns of Navarone" was at the top of the box office on this day.
This date was 23,143 days ago. Approximately 771 months have passed. It was the 228th day of 1961, in week 33. 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 Wednesday, August 16, 1961. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Leo. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend 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 "Tossin' And Turnin'" by Bobby Lewis is at the top of the singles charts, while "You Don't Know" by Helen Shapiro is the number-one song in the UK. John Fitzgerald Kennedy is the President of the United States, and the movie The Guns of Navarone 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 "Gunsmoke", "Bonanza", "The Twilight Zone", and "The Andy Griffith Show".
Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Captain Pugwash", "Noggin the Nog", "Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse", and "The Flintstones". Popular toys at the moment include Crater Critters, Barbie, Tonka trucks, and Etch A Sketch.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 16, 1961.
Check out our personality summary for people who were born on August 16, 1961.
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Notable events that happened close to August 16, 1961.
Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.
TV audiences were watching the following shows on August 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:
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 August 16, 1967, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 16.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on August 16, 1961.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
Conception estimates for this date.
Have something to say about this date? Was it your birthday? Or perhaps you have a memory of it?
Enter your date of birth below to find out how old you were on August 16, 1961.
This information is not transmitted to our server.
Here are some interesting statistics about August 16, 1961:
It looks like you have reached the end. Try searching for another date.
Check out some of these random dates.
© 2014-2024 BestOfDate.com
