October 2, 1961, was a Monday. It was 63 years, 1 month, and 19 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.
Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on October 2, 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 October 2, 1961.
This date was 23,061 days ago. Approximately 769 months have passed. It was the 275th day of 1961, in week 40. The decade was the swinging sixties. People born on this day are currently 63 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. The Earth has experienced 256 seasons of weather since then.
Let's take a stroll down memory lane.
It is Monday, October 2, 1961. Anyone born today will have the star sign Libra. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.
The summer is long gone. Temperatures have become much cooler, and the evenings are beginning to get darker. There is a fresh, earthy scent in the air, and fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways, and sidewalks. In America, the song "Take Good Care Of My Baby" by Bobby Vee is at the top of the singles charts, while "Kon-Tiki" by The Shadows 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", "Tonight Starring Jack Paar", "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis", and "The Twilight Zone". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Lassie", "Captain Kangaroo", "Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse", and "The Flintstones". Popular toys at the moment include Fisher Price Little People, Crater Critters, Tonka trucks, and Ken (doll).
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on October 2, 1961.
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Notable events that happened close to October 2, 1961.
Television shows that people were watching in October 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 October 2, 1967, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on October 2.
British politician
Born on October 2, 1978
He was born exactly 17 years after this date.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on October 2, 1961.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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