Historical Events
- James Benton Parsons is 1st African American to be nominated to a US Federal District Court
Famous Birthdays
- Amy Stiller, American actress (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), born in New York City
- Brad Gilbert, American tennis player and coach, born in Oakland, California
John Key (62 years old)
New Zealand politician, Prime Minister (2008-2016), born in Auckland, New Zealand
Famous Deaths
- Walter Bedell Smith, U.S. Army general (WWII) and head of CIA (1950-52), dies at 75
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About August 9, 1961
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 8 months and 20 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
