Historical Events
- Paddy Chayefsky's "Gideon" premieres in NYC
- PGA eliminates caucasians only rule
The Beatles Meet Epstein
The Beatles meet future manager Brian Epstein after a lunch time performance at The Cavern Club in Liverpool, England
- The X-15 rocket plane under USAF Major Robert M White achieved a world record speed of 4,093 mph (Mach 6.04) and reached 101,600 feet (30,970 m or over 19 miles) altitude
Famous Birthdays
- Jill Dando, British television presenter (Crimewatch), born in Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom (d. 1999)
Famous Deaths
- Antonius Coolen, Dutch author (Village by the River), dies at 64
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About November 9, 1961
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 5 months and 24 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
