December 26, 1961, was a Tuesday. It was 62 years, 10 months, and 27 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.
On December 26, 1961, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:
The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The top movie on this day was "West Side Story".
This date was 22,977 days ago. Approximately 766 months have passed. It was the 360th day of 1961, in week 52. The decade was the swinging sixties. The start of 1962 was just 5 days away. People born on this day are currently 62 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 255 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Discussion about this date:
My dad was born on this day. Happy early 60th birthday dad!
Posted on Dec 11, 2021 04:57
Let's go back to the swinging sixties.
It is Tuesday, December 26, 1961. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Capricorn. Christmas Day of 1961 has just passed, and many people are relaxing at home and enjoying the holiday season.
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.
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 "Wagon Train", "Maverick", "The Twilight Zone", and "Danger Man". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Mighty Mouse Playhouse", "Leave It to Beaver", "Dennis the Menace", and "The Flintstones".
Popular toys at the moment include Crater Critters, Playpal dolls, Etch A Sketch, and Ken (doll).
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 26, 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.
If you were a kid on December 26, 1961, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:
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 26, 1967, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 26.
American record producer Deceased
Born on December 26, 1939
He turned 22 on this day in 1961.
TikTok personality Deceased
Born on December 26, 2002
He was born exactly 41 years after this date.
National holidays and famous events that fall on December 26:
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on December 26, 1961.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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