Historical Events
- Billy Barnes' musical revue "Billy Barnes People", starting Ken Berry, Dave Ketchum, and Jo Anne Worley, opens at Royale Theater, NYC; runs for 7 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Bob Crow, English trade union leader (National Union RMT), born in Epping, Essex, England (d. 2014)
Famous Deaths
- Ben A. Jones, American horse trainer (US Champion trainer by earnings 1941, 43, 44, 52; Kentucky Derby x 6 including Citation, Whirlaway), dies at 78
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About June 13, 1961
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 10 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Moody River - Pat Boone
#1 Song: Surrender - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
