Historical Events
- Keiyo Road is specified as the first driveway in Japan
Famous Birthdays
- Gary Kubiak, American football coach
- Matt Johnson, English singer-songwriter (The The), born in London, England
Famous Deaths
- (Granville) "Stick" McGhee, American blues guitarist, singer and songwriter ("Drinkin' Wine. Spo-Dee-O-Dee"), dies of lung cancer at 43
- Willie Macfarlane, Scottish golfer (US Open 1925), dies at 72
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About August 15, 1961
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 8 months and 14 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
