February 17, 1961, was a Friday. It was 63 years, 8 months, and 12 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aquarius.
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on February 17, 1961:
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The movie "Exodus" was at the top of the box office on this day.
This date occurred 23,268 days ago. Approximately 776 months have passed. It was the 48th day of 1961, in week 07. The decade was the swinging sixties. People who were born on February 17, 1961, are now 63 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. We have gone through approximately 259 seasons of weather since this date.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
The date is February 17, 1961, and it's a Friday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Aquarius. Many people have "that Friday feeling" and are looking forward to the weekend.
Valentine's Day of 1961 has just passed. In America, the song "Calcutta" by Lawrence Welk is at the top of the singles charts, while "Are You Lonesome Tonight" by Elvis Presley is the number-one song in the UK. John Fitzgerald Kennedy is the President of the United States, and the movie Exodus 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 "Gunsmoke", "Perry Mason", "77 Sunset Strip", and "The Untouchables". 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 Ernest Hemingway, Ernie Kovacs, and Marilyn Monroe would all still be alive.
Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole", "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis", "King Leonardo and His Short Subjects", and "The Yogi Bear Show". Children are playing with toys such as the Hula Hoop, Matchbox toy cars, Troll doll, and Astrobase.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on February 17, 1961.
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People in February 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.
Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:
Children were playing with the following toys and games:
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 February 17, 1967, instead.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on February 17, 1961.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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