September 24, 1961, was a Sunday. It was 63 years, 1 month, and 28 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.
On September 24, 1961, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The top movie on this day was "Come September".
This date was 23,070 days ago. Approximately 769 months have passed. It was the 267th 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. 256 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Sunday, September 24, 1961. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Libra. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days 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 "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 "Tonight Starring Jack Paar", "77 Sunset Strip", "Rawhide", and "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Huckleberry Hound Show", "Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks", "Dennis the Menace", and "Davey and Goliath". Popular toys at the moment include BAS-KET Miniature Basketball, Fisher Price Little People, Crater Critters, and Etch A Sketch.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on September 24, 1961.
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In September 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.
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1961:
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 September 24, 1967, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on September 24.
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Born on September 24, 1902
He turned 59 on this day in 1961.
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She was born exactly 15 years after this date.
National holidays and famous events that fall on September 24:
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on September 24, 1961.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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