What Happened on November 28, 1961

Historical Events

  • General Meeting of UN debates New Guinea

Der Abstecher

German writer Martin Walser's play "Der Abstecher" (The Detour) premieres in Munich

Famous Birthdays

Alfonso Cuarón (62 years old)

Mexican film director (Gravity), born in Mexico City

  • Jane Sibbett, actress (Teddy Z, Heddy Newman-Herman's Head)
  • Martin Clunes, British actor (Doc Martin), born in Wimbledon, England
  • Patty Zomer, Dutch singer (Dolly Dots - "Windsurfing"), born in Haarlem, The Netherlands

About November 28, 1961

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 5 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Big Bad John - Jimmy Dean
  • UK #1 Song: (Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame/Little Sister - Elvis Presley