What Happened on September 28, 1961

Historical Events

  • "Doctor Kildare" debuts on NBC-TV

Hazel

"Hazel" starring Shirley Booth debuts on NBC-TV

Dr. Kildare

American medical drama series "Dr. Kildare", starring Richard Chamberlain and Raymond Massey, premieres on NBC-TV

  • Ossie Davis' comedic stage farce "Purlie Victorious", starring the playwright, opens at the Cort Theatre, later transferring to the Longacre, NYC; runs for 261 performances
  • Syria withdraws from United Arab Republic
  • USN Comdr Forrest S Petersen takes X-15 to 30,720 m
  • Walt Disney's movie "Grey Friars Bobby" premieres
1961 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Anne White, American tennis player (famously wares spandex Wimbledon 1985), born in Charleston, West Virginia
  • Ed Vosberg, American pitcher (Texas Rangers), born in Tucson, Arizona
  • Michael-James Wixted, American actor (Smith Family), born in Santa Monica, California
  • Quentin Kawananakoa, pretender to the throne of the Kingdom of Hawaii
  • Yordanka Donkova, Bulgarian 100m hurdler (world record)
Born in 1961

Famous Deaths

  • Michael Shepley, British actor (Squibs, Dick & the Duchess), dies at 54
1961 Highlights

About September 28, 1961

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 62 years and 6 months
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Take Good Care Of My Baby - Bobby Vee
  • UK #1 Song: Johnny Remember Me - John Leyton