What Happened on July 16, 1961

Historical Events

Tour de France

48th Tour de France: Jacques Anquetil of France scores his second Tour general classification category title

Sports History

Ralph Boston of US, sets then long jump record at 27' 2"


Famous Deaths

  • [Louise] Sophie M E de Vries, actress (English Prof), dies at 88
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights

About July 16, 1961

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 9 months and 10 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: Temptation - Everly Brothers