August 12, 1961, was a Saturday. It was 63 years, 3 months, and 10 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on August 12, 1961:
These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The movie "The Guns of Navarone" was at the top of the box office on this day.
This date was 23,113 days ago. Approximately 770 months have passed. It was the 224th day of 1961, in week 32. The decade was the swinging sixties. People born on this day are currently 63 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. We have gone through approximately 257 seasons of weather since this date.
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It is Saturday, August 12, 1961. Anyone born today will have the star sign Leo. People are currently enjoying their weekend.
The summer of 1961 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September. In America, the song "Tossin' And Turnin'" by Bobby Lewis is at the top of the singles charts, while "You Don't Know" by Helen Shapiro is the number-one song in the UK. John Fitzgerald Kennedy is the President of the United States, and the movie The Guns of Navarone 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 "Maverick", "77 Sunset Strip", "Bonanza", and "Route 66".
Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Mighty Mouse Playhouse", "Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks", "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends", and "My Three Sons". Popular toys at the moment include the Frisbee, Barbie, Astrobase, and Ken (doll).
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 12, 1961.
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TV audiences were watching the following shows on August 12, 1961:
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.
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1961:
Toys and games that were popular in 1961:
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 August 12, 1967, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 12.
Italian soccer player
Born on August 12, 1990
He was born exactly 29 years after this date.
English model
Born on August 12, 1992
She was born exactly 31 years after this date.
Soccer player
Born on August 12, 1999
He was born exactly 38 years after this date.
Social media personality
Born on August 12, 2001
She was born exactly 40 years after this date.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on August 12, 1961.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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