Historical Events
Robinson NL MVP
Frank Robinson, Cincinnati Reds outfielder, selected as NL MVP
Making Connery a Star
Producers Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman announce expensive publicity campaign to make Sean Connery (James Bond) a star
Pettit's Free Throw Record
St. Louis Hawk Bob Pettit sets NBA record, hitting 19 of 19 free throws
Famous Birthdays
- John Schnatter, American businessman (founder of Papa John's Pizza), born in Jeffersonville, Indiana [or November 23]
- Mariel Hemingway, American actress (Personal Best, Civil Wars), born in Ketchum, Idaho
- Randal L. Schwartz, American computer programmer
- Stephen Hough, British concert pianist, born in Heswall, Merseyside, England
About November 22, 1961
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 5 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Big Bad John - Jimmy Dean
- #1 Song: (Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame/Little Sister - Elvis Presley