Famous Birthdays
- Evan Handler, American actor (Dear Mr Wonderful), born in New York City
- Janet Jones, American actress (American Anthem, Flamingo Kid), born in Bridgeton, Missouri
- Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, Italian concert violinist, born in Rome, Italy
Famous Deaths
- Dashiell Hammett, American detective writer (Thin Man, Maltese Falcon), dies at 66
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About January 10, 1961
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 3 months and 17 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: Poetry In Motion - Johnny Tillotson
