September 1, 1961, was a Friday. It was 63 years, 2 months, and 20 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Virgo.
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Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on September 1, 1961:
These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The movie "Come September" was at the top of the box office on September 1, 1961.
This date occurred 23,092 days ago. Approximately 770 months have passed. It was the 244th day of 1961, in week 35. The decade was the swinging sixties. People who were born on September 1, 1961, are now 63 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. The Earth has experienced 257 seasons of weather since then.
Let's take a stroll down memory lane.
The date is September 1, 1961, and it's a Friday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Virgo. Many people have "that Friday feeling" and are looking forward to the weekend.
Schools and colleges are starting again, and fall has officially arrived. As a result, temperatures are beginning to cool, and trees are starting to shed their leaves. In the United States, it is the Friday before Labor Day weekend. Many Americans are planning barbecues and other gatherings. In America, the song "Wooden Heart" by Joe Dowell is at the top of the singles charts, while "Johnny Remember Me" by John Leyton is the number-one song in the UK.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy is the President of the United States, and the movie Come September is at the top of the box office. Harold Macmillan is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "The Danny Thomas Show", "Tonight Starring Jack Paar", "Perry Mason", and "The Untouchables".
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. Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Huckleberry Hound Show", "The Rifleman", "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends", and "The Flintstones". Children are playing with toys such as Wooly Willy, Barbie, Astrobase, and Ken (doll).
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on September 1, 1961.
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News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around September 1, 1961.
Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.
Television shows that people were watching in September 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.
Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:
Children were playing with the following toys and games:
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 September 1, 1967, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on September 1.
American country singer Deceased
Born on September 1, 1933
He turned 28 on this day in 1961.
Irish TV presenter
Born on September 1, 1964
He was born exactly 3 years after this date.
Actor
Born on September 1, 1971
He was born exactly 10 years after this date.
English soccer player
Born on September 1, 1989
He was born exactly 28 years after this date.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on September 1, 1961.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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