Historical Events
- Kennedy administration establishes Alliance for Progress
Famous Birthdays
- Jamie Macoun, Canadian NHL defenceman (Toronto Maple Leafs), born in Newmarket, Ontario
Famous Deaths
- Carlos Salzedo, French-American piano prodigy, harpist, composer, educator (Curtis Institue; Juilliard), and new music advocate (co-founder of International Composers' Guild), dies at 76
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About August 17, 1961
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 8 months and 10 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
