December 8, 1961, was a Friday. It was 63 years and 13 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.
People who were born on this exact date:
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on December 8, 1961:
These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The movie "King of Kings" was at the top of the box office on December 8, 1961.
This date was 23,024 days ago. Approximately 767 months have passed. It was the 342nd day of 1961, in week 49. The decade was the swinging sixties. There were only 23 days left in the year. 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 Friday, December 8, 1961. Anyone born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.
The Christmas season of 1961 has begun. In America, the song "Big Bad John" by Jimmy Dean is at the top of the singles charts, while "Tower Of Strength" by Frankie Vaughan is the number-one song in the UK. John Fitzgerald Kennedy is the President of the United States, and the movie King of Kings 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 Jack Benny Program", "The Danny Thomas Show", "The Andy Griffith Show", and "Route 66".
Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis", "Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse", and "The Dick Tracy Show". Popular toys at the moment include BAS-KET Miniature Basketball, Playpal dolls, Barbie, and Etch A Sketch.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 8, 1961.
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The following TV shows were popular in December 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 December 8, 1967, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 8.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on December 8, 1961.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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