Famous Birthdays
Greg LeMond (62 years old)
American road cyclist (Tour de France 1986, 89, 90; World C'ship gold road race 1983, 89), born in Lakewood, California
- Terri Nunn, American singer (Berlin - "Take My Breath Away"), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Weddings
Ray Nitschke
American NFL linebacker Ray Nitschke (24) weds Jackie Forchette, until her death in 1996
Famous Deaths
- Kenneth F. Fearing, American poet (Afternoon of a pawnbroker), dies at 58
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About June 26, 1961
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 10 months and 3 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
