December 28, 1961, was a Thursday. It was 62 years, 10 months, and 28 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.
On December 28, 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 "Flower Drum Song".
This date was 22,978 days ago. Approximately 766 months have passed. It was the 362nd day of 1961, in week 52. The decade was the swinging sixties. The start of 1962 was just 3 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.
Let's go back to the swinging sixties.
It is Thursday, December 28, 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.
The year is coming to an end, so friends and family are making plans for New Year's Eve. 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 Flower Drum Song 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 "Tonight Starring Jack Paar", "77 Sunset Strip", "Route 66", and "Hazel".
Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "The Gumby Show", "The Rifleman", "Noggin the Nog", and "Davey and Goliath". Popular toys at the moment include Wooly Willy, Playpal dolls, Troll doll, and Ken (doll).
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 28, 1961.
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Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.
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 28, 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 28, 1967, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 28.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on December 28, 1961.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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