Historical Events
- CBS radio cancels Gunsmoke
- KBMT TV channel 12 in Beaumont, Texas (ABC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Andrés Galarraga, Venezuelan baseball infielder (5 × MLB All-Star; Gold Glove Award 1989, 90; NL batting champion 1993 Colorado Rockies, Montreal Expos), born in Caracas, Venezuela
- [Genevieve] Alison Moyet, English rock vocalist (Yaz, Alf), born in Essex, England
Famous Deaths
- Eddie Gaedel, American baseball pinch-hitter (shortest player in MLB history 3' 7"; St. Louis Browns), dies after mugging at 36
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About June 18, 1961
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 10 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Quarter To Three - U.S. Bonds
#1 Song: Surrender - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
