September 18, 1961, was a Monday. It was 63 years, 2 months, and 3 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Virgo.
Notable events that occurred on September 18, 1961:
People who were born on this exact date:
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on September 18, 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 was 23,075 days ago. Approximately 769 months have passed. It was the 261st day of 1961, in week 38. 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 256 seasons of weather since this date.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Monday, September 18, 1961. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Virgo. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.
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 "Take Good Care Of My Baby" by Bobby Vee is at the top of the singles charts, while "Reach For The Stars / Climb Ev'ry Mountain" by Shirley Bassey 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 "Maverick", "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis", "The Twilight Zone", and "Route 66". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "The Rifleman", "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends", "The Dick Tracy Show", and "The Yogi Bear Show". Popular toys at the moment include Wooly Willy, the Frisbee, Crater Critters, and Ken (doll).
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on September 18, 1961.
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Notable events that happened close to September 18, 1961.
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.
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 September 18, 1967, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on September 18.
Computer programmer Deceased
Born on September 18, 1945
He turned 16 on this day in 1961.
Actress
Born on September 18, 1971
She was born exactly 10 years after this date.
Rapper / Television host
Born on September 18, 1974
He was born exactly 13 years after this date.
Brazilian soccer player
Born on September 18, 1976
He was born exactly 15 years after this date.
Soccer player
Born on September 18, 1998
He was born exactly 37 years after this date.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on September 18, 1961.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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