May 26, 1961, was a Friday. It was 63 years, 5 months, and 27 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Gemini.
On May 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 "Gone with the Wind (reissue)".
This date was 23,191 days ago. Approximately 773 months have passed. It was the 146th day of 1961, in week 21. The decade was the swinging sixties. People born on this day are currently 63 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 258 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's go back to the swinging sixties.
It is Friday, May 26, 1961. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Gemini. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.
The summer of 1961 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual. The school year is nearly finished. In America, the song "Mother-in-law" by Ernie K-Doe is at the top of the singles charts, while "You're Driving Me Crazy" by The Temperance Seven is the number-one song in the UK. John Fitzgerald Kennedy is the President of the United States, and the movie Gone with the Wind (reissue) 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 Ernest Hemingway, Ernie Kovacs, and Marilyn Monroe would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The Ed Sullivan Show", "Gunsmoke", "Wagon Train", and "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis".
Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Mighty Mouse Playhouse", "Captain Pugwash", "Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks", and "The Yogi Bear Show". Popular toys at the moment include Crater Critters, Matchbox toy cars, Astrobase, and Ken (doll).
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 26, 1961.
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In May 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 May 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 May 26, 1967, instead.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on May 26, 1961.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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