September 17, 1961, was a Sunday. It was 63 years, 2 months, and 7 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Virgo.
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on September 17, 1961:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The movie "Come September" was at the top of the box office on this day.
This date occurred 23,079 days ago. Approximately 769 months have passed. It was the 260th day of 1961, in week 37. The decade was the swinging sixties. People who were born on September 17, 1961, are now 63 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. We have gone through approximately 256 seasons of weather since this date.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
The date is September 17, 1961, and it's a Sunday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Virgo. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the week ahead.
Schools and colleges are starting again, and fall has officially arrived. As a result, temperatures are beginning to cool, and trees are starting to shed their leaves. The earthy smells of autumn have started to fill the air. In America, the song "Michael" by The Highwaymen 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. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "The Ed Sullivan Show", "Rawhide", "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis", 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 Ernie Kovacs and Marilyn Monroe would be still alive. Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "The Rifleman", "Snooper and Blabber", "King Leonardo and His Short Subjects", and "The Dick Tracy Show". Children are playing with toys such as Wooly Willy, Fisher Price Little People, Matchbox toy cars, and Troll doll.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on September 17, 1961.
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People in September 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 September 17, 1967, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on September 17.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on September 17, 1961.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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