Historical Events
Fallout Shelters
JFK advises Americans to build fallout shelters
- USSR performs nuclear tests at Kapustin Yar & Novaya Zemlya USSR
Famous Birthdays
- Kathrin Dörre, East German marathoner (Olympic bronze 1988)
- Tim Burgess, English drummer (T'Pau), born in Macclesfield
About October 6, 1961
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 6 months and 22 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: Michael - Highwaymen
