Historical Events
Event of Interest
US vice-president Lyndon B. Johnson visits West Berlin
Famous Deaths
- (Carlos) "Charlie" Gemora, Filipino-American film make-up artist and actor who specialized in playing gorillas (Murders in the Rue Morgue; The Chimp & Swiss Miss; At the Circus; Road to Zanzibar), dies of a heart attack at 58
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About August 19, 1961
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 8 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Tossin' And Turnin' - Bobby Lewis
#1 Song: You Don't Know - Helen Shapiro
