December 17, 1961, was a Sunday. It was 62 years, 11 months, and 17 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.
Notable events that occurred on December 17, 1961:
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on December 17, 1961:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The movie "King of Kings" was at the top of the box office on this day.
This date occurred 22,997 days ago. Approximately 767 months have passed. It was the 351st day of 1961, in week 50. The decade was the swinging sixties. The end of 1961 was just 14 days away. People who were born on December 17, 1961, are now 62 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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Here is what aired that night:
ABC
Follow the Sun
The Far End of Nowhere (a.k.a. Far Side of Nowhere)
The Lawman
The Prodigal Mother
Bus Stop
...and the Pursuit of Evil
Adventures in Paradise
The Trial of Adam Troy
CBS
Lassie
The Dove New
Dennis the Menace
The Lucky Piece
General Electric Theater
Tippy-Top
The Jack Benny Show
Jack Writes a Song
What's My Line?
NBC
The Bullwinkle Show
The Wonderful World of Disney
Backstage Party
Posted on Sep 23, 2024 18:37
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
The date is December 17, 1961, and it's a Sunday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the week 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 "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. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Tonight Starring Jack Paar", "Rawhide", "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis", and "The Twilight Zone". 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.
Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "The Flintstones", "The Yogi Bear Show", and "Davey and Goliath". Children are playing with toys such as Crater Critters, Barbie, Matchbox toy cars, and Ken (doll).
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 17, 1961.
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News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around December 17, 1961.
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People in December 1961 were watching the following TV series:
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 December 17, 1967, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 17.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on December 17, 1961.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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