Historical Events
- 1st all-solid-propellant rocket put in orbit, Wallops Island, Virginia
- China uses its 1st nuclear reactor
- NASA Explorer 9 mission launches satellite for the 1st time from Wallops Flight Facility, Wallops Island, Virginia; this was also the 1st all-solid-propellant rocket put into orbit
Famous Birthdays
- Andy Taylor, British rock guitarist (Duran Duran - "Hungry Like the Wolf"; The Power Station), born in Tynemouth, England
- Brett Brown, American basketball head coach (Philadelphia 76ers 2013-19; Australian men's national team), born in South Portland, Maine
Famous Deaths
- (Charles) "Dazzy" Vance, American Baseball HOF pitcher (7 x NL strike-out leader; World Series 1934 St Louis Cardinals; NL MVP & Triple Crown of Pitching,1924 Brooklyn Robins), dies at 69
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About February 16, 1961
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 2 months and 12 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
