December 24, 1961, was a Sunday. It was 62 years, 11 months, and 29 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.
On December 24, 1961, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The top movie on this day was "West Side Story".
Christmas Eve 1961 was 23,009 days ago. Approximately 767 months have passed. It was the 358th day of 1961, in week 51. The decade was the swinging sixties. The start of 1962 was just 7 days away. People born on this day are currently 62 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 256 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Sunday, December 24, 1961. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Capricorn. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.
It's Christmas Eve of 1961. The big day is fast approaching and the excitement is building. Department stores are filed with people trying to do some last-minute shopping. 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 West Side Story 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", "Have Gun - Will Travel", and "The Andy Griffith Show".
Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Looney Tunes", "Lassie", "Heckle and Jeckle", and "Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse". Popular toys at the moment include the Frisbee, Metal House robots, the Hula Hoop, and Astrobase.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 24, 1961.
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In December 1961, TV audiences were watching the following 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:
If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:
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 24, 1967, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 24.
Physician-scientist and immunologist
Born on December 24, 1940
He turned 21 on this day in 1961.
American fashion designer Deceased
Born on December 24, 1962
She was born exactly one year after this date.
Media personality
Born on December 24, 1974
He was born exactly 13 years after this date.
National holidays and famous events that fall on December 24:
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on December 24, 1961.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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