Famous Birthdays
Julia Louis-Dreyfus (63 years old)
American comedienne and actress (Elaine Benes-Seinfeld, SNL, Veep), born in New York City
- Kelly Hrudey, Canadian NHL goalie, 1983-98 (NY Islanders; LA Kings), and broadcaster, born in Edmonton, Alberta
- Kent Hull, American football center (First-team All-Pro 1990, 91; Pro Bowl 1988, 89, 90; Buffalo Bills), born in Pontotoc, Mississippi (d. 2011)
- Suggs [Graham McPherson], English singer-songwriter (Madness), born in Hastings, England
- Wayne Coyne, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, keyboardist, and theremin player (The Flaming Lips - "Do You Realize??"), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Wayne Marshall, British classical organist, pianist, and conductor, born in Oldham, England
Famous Deaths
- Blanche Ring, American singer ("In The Good Old Summer Time"), and stage and screen actress, dies at 89
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About January 13, 1961
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 3 months and 13 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
