December 16, 1961, was a Saturday. It was 62 years, 11 months, and 7 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.
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These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on December 16, 1961:
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The movie "King of Kings" was at the top of the box office on this day.
This date was 22,988 days ago. Approximately 766 months have passed. It was the 350th day of 1961, in week 50. The decade was the swinging sixties. The end of 1961 was just 15 days away. People born on this day are currently 62 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. We have gone through approximately 255 seasons of weather since this date.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Saturday, December 16, 1961. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. 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.
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 "Please Mr. Postman" by The Marvelettes 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 "Gunsmoke", "Tonight Starring Jack Paar", "Bonanza", and "Danger Man".
Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole", "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis", "My Three Sons", and "Top Cat". Popular toys at the moment include Wooly Willy, Metal House robots, the Hula Hoop, and Astrobase.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 16, 1961.
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Notable events that happened close to December 16, 1961.
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TV audiences were watching the following shows on December 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:
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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 16, 1967, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 16.
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Born on December 16, 1979
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German soccer player
Born on December 16, 1988
He was born exactly 27 years after this date.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on December 16, 1961.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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