Historical Events
- New pier opens in Scheveningen, the Netherlands
- Soviet dancer Rudolf Nureyev makes his Paris stage debut with the Kirov Ballet
Famous Birthdays
- Gregory Poirier, American screenwriter and director
- Lisa Rathgber Wagner, bowler (3-time LPBT Player of Year, Bowler of Decade), born in Hillsboro Illinois
- Ronan Hardiman, Irish composer (Michael Flatley soundtracks), born in Dublin, Ireland
Famous Deaths
- Joe Howard, American vaudeville, Broadway, and television singer (Gay Nineties Revue), and songwriter ("Hello Ma Baby"), dies at 91
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About May 19, 1961
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 11 months and 8 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: You're Driving Me Crazy - Temperance Seven
