Historical Events
- 1st case of motion sickness in space reported
- British auto racer Sterling Moss scores his 16th and final Formula 1 victory in the German Grand Prix at the Nürburgring
- Gherman S. Titov is the 2nd Russian in space aboard Vostok 2 (17 orbits)
Famous Birthdays
- Carol Norman, Ardmore Oklahoma, bowler (LPBT Rookie of Year 1982)
- Earl Winfield, CFL receiver (Hamilton Tiger Cats)
- Mary Lou, Daniels Chicago lL, tennis star
Famous Deaths
- Jozef-Ernest van Roey, Belgian cardinal (opposed Nazism as Archbishop of Mechelen), dies at 87
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About August 6, 1961
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 8 months and 22 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
