December 25, 1961, was a Monday. It was 62 years, 11 months, and 28 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.
On December 25, 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 Day 1961 occurred 23,008 days ago. Approximately 767 months have passed. It was the 359th day of 1961, in week 52. The decade was the swinging sixties. The start of 1962 was just 6 days away. People who were born on December 25, 1961, are now 62 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 256 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's go back to the swinging sixties.
The date is December 25, 1961, and it's a Monday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Capricorn. It's Christmas Day of 1961, so most people are exchanging presents and spending time at home with their families.
In America, the song "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by The Tokens is at the top of the singles charts, while "Moon River" by Danny Williams 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.
On television, people are watching popular shows such as "The Jack Benny Program", "Maverick", "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis", and "The Andy Griffith Show". 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 "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends", "Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse", "My Three Sons", and "King Leonardo and His Short Subjects".
Children are playing with toys such as Metal House robots, Playpal dolls, Matchbox toy cars, and Ken (doll).
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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.
Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:
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 25, 1967, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 25.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on December 25, 1961.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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