Historical Events
- 250,000 West Berliners demonstrate against the division of East Berlin
Event of Interest
Martin Luther King Jr. protests for black voting rights in Miami, Florida
Famous Birthdays
- Christian Okoye, Nigerian-American football player known as the "Nigerian Nightmare" (Kansas City Chiefs), born in Enugu, Nigeria
Famous Deaths
- Maulvi Abdul Haq, Pakistani scholar and father of Modern Urdu, dies at 91
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About August 16, 1961
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 8 months and 12 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
