August 30, 1961, was a Wednesday. It was 63 years, 2 months, and 23 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Virgo.
On August 30, 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 "Come September".
This date was 23,095 days ago. Approximately 770 months have passed. It was the 242nd day of 1961, in week 35. The decade was the swinging sixties. People born on this day are currently 63 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 257 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's go back to the swinging sixties.
It is Wednesday, August 30, 1961. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Virgo. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.
The summer of 1961 is coming to an end and fall is just around the corner. Labor Day weekend is a few days away, which means that many Americans are planning barbecues and other social gatherings. In America, the song "Wooden Heart" by Joe Dowell is at the top of the singles charts, while "Johnny Remember Me" by John Leyton is the number-one song in the UK.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy is the President of the United States, and the movie Come September 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", "77 Sunset Strip", "Rawhide", and "Route 66". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Gumby Show", "Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown", "Dennis the Menace", and "My Three Sons". Popular toys at the moment include BAS-KET Miniature Basketball, the Frisbee, Tonka trucks, and Troll doll.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 30, 1961.
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In August 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 August 30, 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 August 30, 1967, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 30.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on August 30, 1961.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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