Historical Events
Event of Interest
Alan Shepard becomes 1st American in space (aboard Freedom 7)
Famous Birthdays
- Hiroshi Hase, Japanese wrestler (NJPW) and politician (Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology), born in Oyabe, Toyama, Japan
- Mike Dunleavy, American politician, Governor of Alaska (2018-), born in Scranton, Pennsylvania
1961 Highlights
About May 5, 1961
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 10 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Runaway - Del Shannon
- #1 Song: Blue Moon - Marcels