Historical Events
- "Conquering Hero" opens at ANTA Theater NYC for 8 performances
- Russian espionage ring detected in Great Britain
Famous Birthdays
- Jill Sobule, American singer-songwriter ("I Kissed a Girl"), born in Denver, Colorado
- Paul Raven, English rock bassist (Killing Joke), born in Wolverhampton, England (d. 2007)
Famous Deaths
- Janos Viski, Hungarian composer, dies at 54
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About January 16, 1961
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 3 months and 12 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
