Historical Events
- United Kingdom limits immigration from Commonwealth countries
Aid to South Vietnam
US President JFK decides to increase military aid to South Vietnam without committing US combat troops
Famous Birthdays
- Bruno Amato, American actor (The Internship), born in Orange, New Jersey
- Chris Pitman, session and touring rock musician (Zaum; Tool; Guns 'N" Roses), born in Independence, Missouri
- Corinne Hermès [Miller], French pop singer ("Si la vie est cadeau"), born in Lagny-sur-Marne, France
Frank Bruno (62 years old)
English boxer (European champion), born in Hammersmith, England
Famous Deaths
- Samuel Rayburn, American politician (US Representative (D) from Texas, 1913-61; Speaker of the House for 17 years), dies of pancreatic cancer at 79
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About November 16, 1961
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 5 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Big Bad John - Jimmy Dean
#1 Song: (Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame/Little Sister - Elvis Presley
