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