September 16, 1961, was a Saturday. It was 63 years, 3 months, and 6 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Virgo.
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on September 16, 1961:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The movie "Come September" was at the top of the box office on this day.
This date was 23,108 days ago. Approximately 770 months have passed. It was the 259th day of 1961, in week 37. 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 Saturday, September 16, 1961. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Virgo. The work week is over and Saturday has finally come, so people are spending time with their kids, going to bars, attending dances, shopping, and watching sports.
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. The earthy smells of autumn have started to fill the air. In America, the song "Michael" by The Highwaymen 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. 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", "The Jack Benny Program", "Bonanza", and "The Untouchables". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Leave It to Beaver", "The Huckleberry Hound Show", "The Yogi Bear Show", and "Davey and Goliath". Popular toys at the moment include Tonka trucks, Astrobase, Etch A Sketch, and Ken (doll).
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on September 16, 1961.
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TV audiences were watching the following shows on September 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 September 16, 1967, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on September 16.
Irish prime minister Deceased
Born on September 16, 1925
He turned 36 on this day in 1961.
National holidays and famous events that fall on September 16:
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on September 16, 1961.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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