Historical Events
Boston Tea Party
Bill for Boston Tea Party is paid by Mayor Snyder of Oregon who wrote a check for $196, the total cost of all tea lost
Famous Birthdays
- Chandrakant Pandit, Indian cricket wicket-keeper (late 80's)
- Crystal Bernard, American actress (Amy-It's a Living, Helen-Wings), born in Garland, Texas
- Eric Stoltz, American actor (Anaconda, Pulp Fiction, Mask), born in Whittier, California
- Eric van de Poele, Belgian racing driver
- Jorge Ricardo, Brazilian jockey (Brazilian Champion jockey 1982-2006; highest tally winning rider in thoroughbred racing), born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Sally Yeh, Hong Kong Canto-pop singer and actress, born in Taipei, Taiwan,
Famous Deaths
- Onésime Gagnon, Canadian politician, 20th Lieutenant Governor of Québec, dies at 72
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About September 30, 1961
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 6 months and 28 days
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: Kon-Tiki - The Shadows
