December 10, 1961, was a Sunday. It was 63 years and 12 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on December 10, 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 10, 1961.
This date was 23,023 days ago. Approximately 767 months have passed. It was the 344th day of 1961, in week 49. The decade was the swinging sixties. The end of 1961 was just 21 days away. People born on this day are currently 63 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. We have gone through approximately 256 seasons of weather since this date.
Let's take a stroll down memory lane.
It is Sunday, December 10, 1961. Anyone born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.
The Christmas season of 1961 is in full swing. People are putting up their decorations and festive songs are playing on the radio. 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 "Tonight Starring Jack Paar", "Bonanza", "Danger Man", and "The Andy Griffith Show".
Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Tom and Jerry", "Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse", "Mister Ed", and "Top Cat". Popular toys at the moment include Metal House robots, the Hula Hoop, Tonka trucks, and Astrobase.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 10, 1961.
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Notable events that happened close to December 10, 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 10, 1967, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 10.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on December 10, 1961.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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