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