Historical Events
- Construction of the Berlin Wall begins in East Germany
Famous Birthdays
- (Hubertina) "Bettine" Vriesekoop, Dutch table tennis star (European Championships gold 1982, 92), journalist, and author, born in Hazerswoude, Netherlands
- Dawnn Lewis, American actress (Jaleesa-Different World), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Neil Mallender, English cricketer (England pace bowler in two Tests 1992), born in Kirk Sandall, Yorkshire
- Stuart Maconie, English music writer and broadcaster, born in Whiston, Lancashire, England
- Sunil Shetty, Indian actor and producer (Khel – No Ordinary Game), born in Mulki, Mysore State, India
- Tom Perrotta, American novelist (Little Children), born in Newark, New Jersey
Famous Deaths
- Adeline De Walt Reynolds, American actress (Son of Dracula), dies at 78
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About August 13, 1961
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 8 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Tossin' And Turnin' - Bobby Lewis
#1 Song: You Don't Know - Helen Shapiro
