Historical Events
- 6th largest snowfall in NYC history (17.4 inches or 44.2cm)
Famous Birthdays
- Jay Adams, American skateboarder (Z-Boys; Skateboarding HOF), born in Los Angeles, California (d. 2014)
- Keith Gordon, American actor (Dressed to Kill, Legend of Billie Jean), born in New York City
- Linda Eder, American pop and musical theater singer, born in Tucson, Arizona
Famous Deaths
- Anna May Wong [Wong Liu-tsong], Chinese-American actress, 1st Asian-American movie star (Shanghai Express; Gallery of Mme Lui-Tsang), and 1st Asian-American on US currency (American Women series quarter, 2022), dies of a heart attack at 56
- William Morrison, 1st Viscount Dunrossil, British politician (Governor-General of Australia 1960-61), dies at 67
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About February 3, 1961
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 2 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Will You Love Me Tomorrow - The Shirelles
#1 Song: Are You Lonesome Tonight - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
