Historical Events
Breakfast at Tiffany's
"Breakfast at Tiffany's" film, based on the novella by Truman Capote, directed by Blake Edwards, and starring Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard, and Buddy Ebsen, premieres
- China & Nepal sign treaty
Famous Birthdays
- David Kirk, New Zealand rugby union footballer
- Derek Stirling, New Zealand cricket fast bowler (6 Tests, 13 wickets; Central Districts, Wellington), born in Upper Hutt, New Zealand (d. 2023)
- Matthew Kauffman, American journalist and George Polk Award winner
- Sharon Cheslow, American musician, composer and artist, born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Don Barbour, American singer (The Four Freshmen), dies at 34
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About October 5, 1961
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 6 months and 15 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: Kon-Tiki - The Shadows
