Historical Events
Oilers Defeat Chargers
1st AFL Championship, Jeppesen Stadium, Houston; Houston Oilers beat Los Angeles Chargers, 24-16; QB George Blanda 3 TD passes, 3 conversions and a field goal
- Briggs Stadium, home of baseball's Detroit Tigers is officially renamed Tigers Stadium
- Largest check issued, National Bank of Chicago to Sears ($960.242 billion)
- Russia introduces a new ruble worth $1.11
Famous Birthdays
- Fiona Phillips, British television presenter
- Mark Wingett, British actor
About January 1, 1961
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Wonderland By Night - Bert Kaempfert And His Orchestra
#1 Song: I Love You - Cliff Richard & The Shadows
