Historical Events
American Dream
Edward Albee's one-act play "American Dream" premieres in NYC
- Lazard Brothers Ltd draw a check for $334,867,807.68
Famous Birthdays
- Krasimir Mikhailov Stoyanov, Soviet cosmonaut, born in Varna, Bulgaria
- Nastassja Kinski, German actress (Tess, Cat People), born in Berlin, Germany
- Vince Russo, American writer, born in Long Island, New York
- William Van Dijck, Belgian athlete, born in Leuven, Belgium
Famous Deaths
Alfred Carlton Gilbert (1884-1961)
American inventor and businessman who invented the Erector Set, one of the most popular toys of all time, dies at 76
- Willem van Eysinga, Dutch jurist and diplomat (Paris Peace Conference), dies at 82
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About January 24, 1961
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 3 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Will You Love Me Tomorrow - The Shirelles
#1 Song: Are You Lonesome Tonight - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
