Famous Birthdays
- Doc Rivers, American NBA guard, 1983-96 (Atlanta Hawks and 3 other teams), and head coach, 1999-present (Orlando Magic (NBA Coach of the Year, 2000); Boston Celtics; LA Clippers; Philadelphia 76ers), born in Chicago, Illinois
Famous Deaths
- Maya Deren [born Eleanora Derenkowskaia], American filmmaker (Meshes of the Afternoon; At Land), dies of a brain hemorrhage at 44
- Zoltan Korda, Hungarian-British film director (Jungle Book, 4 Feathers), dies at 66
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About October 13, 1961
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 6 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hit The Road Jack - Ray Charles and his Orchestra
#1 Song: Walkin' Back To Happiness - Helen Shapiro
