December 18, 1961, was a Monday. It was 63 years and 4 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 18, 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 was 23,015 days ago. Approximately 767 months have passed. It was the 352nd day of 1961, in week 51. The decade was the swinging sixties. The end of 1961 was just 13 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.
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The Andy Griffith Show episode "The Pickle Story" aired that day.
Posted on Sep 18, 2024 12:46
My great uncle and my great aunt got married on this day in a simple courthouse ceremony, they were married for over 50 years and passed away within weeks of each other.
Posted on Sep 20, 2024 18:02
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Monday, December 18, 1961. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.
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 "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by The Tokens 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", "Wagon Train", "Perry Mason", and "Hazel".
Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Looney Tunes", "Mighty Mouse Playhouse", "The Gumby Show", and "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis". Popular toys at the moment include Wooly Willy, the Frisbee, Crater Critters, and Troll doll.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 18, 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.
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 18, 1967, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 18.
Archduke of Austria Deceased
Born on December 18, 1863
He was not alive on this date.
Zodiac Killer suspect Deceased
Born on December 18, 1933
He turned 28 on this day in 1961.
Wrestler
Born on December 18, 1964
He was born exactly 3 years after this date.
Fitness model / wrestler
Born on December 18, 1975
She was born exactly 14 years after this date.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on December 18, 1961.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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