Historical Events
Blue Hawaii
Elvis Presley's "Blue Hawaii" album goes #1 & stays #1 for 20 wks
US Military Aid
JFK provides US military helicopters & crews to South Vietnam
- Motown Records releases "Please, Mr. Postman" by the Marvelettes; it is the group and the label's 1st #1 pop song, topping the charts for 13 weeks
Famous Birthdays
- Darryl Jones, American bass player (Sting; Rolling Stones, 1993-present), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Macky Sall, Senegalese politician (President of Senegal 2012-), born in Fatick, Senegal
- Marco Pierre White, English chef and restaurateur (youngest chef ever to have been awarded three Michelin stars), born in Leeds, England
- Mike Henneman, American baseball pitcher (Texas Rangers), born in Saint Charles, Missouri
About December 11, 1961
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 4 months and 17 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
