Historical Events
- James Benton Parsons is confirmed as 1st African American judge of a US District Court
- Last Spanish troops leave Morocco
Baseball Record
Oriole Jack Fisher walks 12 LA Angels in a 9 inning game
- USSR says it will resume nuclear testing
Famous Deaths
- Charles Coburn, American actor (Around the World in 80 Days, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes), dies at 84
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About August 30, 1961
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 7 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Michael - The Highwaymen
#1 Song: Johnny Remember Me - John Leyton
