What Happened on July 30, 1961

Famous Birthdays

Laurence Fishburne (62 years old)

American actor (The Matrix, CSI, Apocalypse Now), born in Augusta, Georgia

  • Reggie Roby, American football punter (3 × Pro Bowl; All-Pro 1984, 94; NFL 1980s All-Decade Team; Miami Dolphins), born in Waterloo, Iowa (d. 2005)
Born in 1961
1961 Highlights

About July 30, 1961

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 7 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Tossin' And Turnin' - Bobby Lewis
  • UK #1 Song: Well I Ask You - Eden Kane