Historical Events
- "Donnybrook!" opens at 46th St Theater NYC for 68 performances
- 14th Cannes Film Festival: "The Long Absence" directed by Henri Colpi and "Viridiana" directed by Luis Bunuel jointly awarded the Palme d'Or
Famous Birthdays
- Hugh Whitaker, British rock drummer (The Housemartins), born in England
Famous Deaths
- Henry O'Neill, American actor ("Lady Killer"; "Nothing But Trouble"), dies at 69
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About May 18, 1961
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 11 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Mother-In-Law - Ernie K-Doe
#1 Song: On The Rebound - Floyd Cramer
