August 20, 1961, was a Sunday. It was 63 years, 4 months, and 1 day ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on August 20, 1961:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The top movie on this day was "The Guns of Navarone".
This date was 23,134 days ago. Approximately 771 months have passed. It was the 232nd 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. 257 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Sunday, August 20, 1961. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Leo. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.
The summer of 1961 is coming to an end and fall is just around the corner. 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", "Tonight Starring Jack Paar", "Perry Mason", and "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis".
Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Lassie", "Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks", "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends", and "The Yogi Bear Show". Popular toys at the moment include BAS-KET Miniature Basketball, Playpal dolls, Matchbox toy cars, and Tonka trucks.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 20, 1961.
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People in August 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 August 20, 1967, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 20.
Yugoslav and Serbian politician Deceased
Born on August 20, 1941
He turned 20 on this day in 1961.
Musician Deceased
Born on August 20, 1966
He was born exactly 5 years after this date.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on August 20, 1961.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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