October 13, 1961, was a Friday. It was 63 years, 2 months, and 9 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on October 13, 1961:
These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The movie "The Hustler" was at the top of the box office on this day.
This date occurred 23,081 days ago. Approximately 769 months have passed. It was the 286th day of 1961, in week 41. The decade was the swinging sixties. People who were born on October 13, 1961, are now 63 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. We have gone through approximately 256 seasons of weather since this date.
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The date is October 13, 1961, and it's a Friday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Libra. Many people have "that Friday feeling" and are looking forward to the weekend.
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 "Hit The Road Jack" by Ray Charles is at the top of the singles charts, while "Michael" by The Highwaymen is the number-one song in the UK.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy is the President of the United States, and the movie The Hustler 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 "What's My Line?", "Gunsmoke", "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis", and "Hazel".
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 "Captain Pugwash", "Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown", "My Three Sons", and "The Yogi Bear Show". Children are playing with toys such as Metal House robots, Troll doll, Astrobase, and Etch A Sketch.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on October 13, 1961.
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News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around October 13, 1961.
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TV audiences were watching the following shows on October 13, 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 October 13, 1967, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on October 13.
British Prime Minister Deceased
Born on October 13, 1925
She turned 36 on this day in 1961.
US politician
Born on October 13, 1989
She was born exactly 28 years after this date.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on October 13, 1961.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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