Historical Events
Cannon Rush/Receiving Record
Houston Oilers utility back Billy Cannon gains AFL record 373 yards combined rushing/receiving in 48-21 win over NY Titans at the Polo Grounds, NYC
Physics Nobel to Hofstadter, Mössbauer
Robert Hofstadter and Rudolf Ludwig Mössbauer win the Nobel Prize in Physics for their pioneering studies of electron scattering in atomic nuclei and discoveries concerning the structure of the nucleon
- US performs nuclear test at Carlsbad New Mexico (underground)
- USSR & Albania break diplomatic relations
Famous Birthdays
- Mark McKoy, Canadian track star (world record 50m indoor, Olympic gold 1992), born in Georgetown, British Guiana
- Nia Peeples, American dancer and host (Fame; Party Machine), born in Hollywood, California
Famous Weddings
- Dr Ruth marries Fred Westheimer
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About December 10, 1961
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 4 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Lion Sleeps Tonight - The Tokens
#1 Song: Tower Of Strength - Frankie Vaughan
