Historical Events
- Baltimore and California use a record 16 pitchers in a game (8 each) in 14 inns
- Iraq announces that Kuwait is a part of Iraq (Kuwait disagrees)
- Iraq Prime Minister Abd al-Karim Qasim demands dominion over Kuwait and the end of the British protectorate
Famous Birthdays
Ricky Gervais (62 years old)
English actor and comedian (The Office), born in Reading, England
- Timur Bekmambetov, Russian Kazakh director (Night Watch), born in Guryev, Soviet Union
Famous Deaths
- John Alexander Douglas McCurdy, Canadian aviator, dies at 74
- Miriam (Ma) Ferguson, US politician, 1st US elected women governor, Governor of Texas (1925-27, 1933-35), dies at 86
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About June 25, 1961
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 10 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Quarter To Three - U.S. Bonds
#1 Song: Runaway - Del Shannon
