What Happened on January 26, 1961

Historical Events

Are You Lonesome Tonight

"Are You Lonesome Tonight?" by Elvis Presley hits #1

1st Female Presidential Physician

1st woman personal physician to a US President - Janet G. Travell (to John F. Kennedy)


Famous Birthdays

  • Neil Taylor, British touring and session guitarist (Tears For Fears - "Everybody Wants To Rule The World"; Robbie Williams), born in Bristol, England

Wayne Gretzky (63 years old)

Canadian ice hockey HOF center (Stanley Cup 1984, 85, 87, 88; Hart Memorial Trophy [MVP] 1980–87, 89; Art Ross Trophy [scoring champion] 1981–87, 90, 91, 94; Edmonton Oilers, LA Kings), born in Brantford, Ontario


Born in 1961

Famous Deaths

  • Morris Nichols, English cricketer (41 wkts in 14 Tests for Eng 1930-39), dies at 60
1961 Highlights

About January 26, 1961

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 2 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Will You Love Me Tomorrow - The Shirelles
  • UK #1 Song: Are You Lonesome Tonight - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires