Famous Birthdays
- Guy McIntyre, American football guard (Super Bowl 1984, 88, 89 SF 49ers; 5 × Pro Bowl; All-Pro 1992; Philadelphia Eagles), born in Thomasville, Georgia
Famous Deaths
- Nita Naldi [Anita Donna Dooley], American stage and silent film actress (Blood & Sand; Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde), dies of a heart attack at 66
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About February 17, 1961
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 2 months and 11 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: Sailor - Petula Clark
