Historical Events
- Racial riot at University of Georgia
Famous Birthdays
- Jasper Fforde, British author
Famous Deaths
- Elena Gerhardt, German mezzo-soprano singer (b. 1883)
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About January 11, 1961
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 3 months and 9 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
