Historical Events
- Buddy Rogers beats Pat O'Conner in Chicago, to become NWA champ
- NASA Explorer Micrometeoroid research mission fails to reach Earth orbit
Famous Birthdays
- Karolyn Kirby, American beach volleyball player (Goodwill-gold-94), born in Brookline, Massachusetts
Famous Deaths
- Lee de Forest, American inventor (Electron Tube), dies at 87
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About June 30, 1961
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 9 months and 29 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
