Historical Events
- Australia beat West Indies 2-1 in one of best Test Cricket series ever
- Plane crash kills entire US figure skating team outside Brussels airport in Belgium enroute to World Championships in Prague from NYC; 73 crew and passengers (including 34 American skaters, coaches, officials, and other team members), and a farmer on the ground are lost
Famous Deaths
- Dudley Richards, American figure skater (U.S. Pairs champion, 1961), dies in a plane crash at 29
- Jack Whiting, American actor and singer (Marge & Gower Champion Show), dies at 59
- Laurence Owen, American figure skater (U.S. and North American champion), dies in a plane crash at 16
Maribel Vinson (1911-1961)
American figure skater (9 time US National Champion) and coach, dies in a plane crash at 49
- Maribel Yerxa Owen, American figure skater (U.S. Pairs champion, 1961), dies in a plane crash at 20
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About February 15, 1961
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 2 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Calcutta - Lawrence Welk And His Orchestra
#1 Song: Are You Lonesome Tonight - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
