What Happened on July 13, 1961

Famous Birthdays

  • Anders Jarryd, Lidkoping Sweden, tennis star
  • Lawrence Donegan, Scottish rock bassist (Lloyd Cole and the Commotions) and author, born in Stirling, Scotland
  • Stelios Manolas, Greek soccer defender (71 caps; AEK Athens 447 games) and manager (Niki Volos, AEK Athens), born in Naxos, Greece
  • Tim Watson, Australian rules footballer

About July 13, 1961

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 9 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Tossin' And Turnin' - Bobby Lewis
  • UK #1 Song: Runaway - Del Shannon