Historical Events
Music History
Frank Loesser's musical "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying", starring Robert Morse and Rudy Vallée, opens at 46th Street Theatre, NYC; runs for 1415 performances, winning 7 Tony Awards, and a Pulitzer Prize
- Ryder Cup Golf, Royal Lytham & St Annes: Jerry Barber captains US to 14½-9½ win
Famous Birthdays
- Isaac Mizrahi, American fashion designer and TV presenter, born in Brooklyn, New York
- Melanie Wilson, American actress (Jennifer-Perfect Strangers), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Weddings
Upton Sinclair
American "The Jungle" author Upton Sinclair (83) weds Mary Elizabeth Willis (79-ish)
- American"The Vampire Chronicles" author Anne O'Brien (20) weds American poet and painter Stan Rice (18) in Denton, Texas
Famous Deaths
- Harriet Shaw Weaver, British political activist, and magazine editor (The Egoist), dies at 85
- Paul Ramadier, French lawyer and politician (Prime Minister, 1947), dies at 73
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About October 14, 1961
Day of the Week: Saturday
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
