Historical Events
The Young Ones
"The Young Ones" directed by Sidney J. Furie, starring Cliff Richard, Robert Morley and Carole Gray premieres in London
Death Penalty Demand for Eichmann
Gideon Hausner in Jerusalem demands death penalty for Adolf Eichmann
Beatles Sign with Epstein
The Beatles sign a formal agreement to be managed by Brian Epstein
Famous Birthdays
- Gary Zimmerman, American NFL tackle (Denver Broncos - Super Bowl XXXII), born in Fullerton, California
- Harry Gregson-Williams, English composer, born in Chichester, England
- Irene Sáez, Venezuelan beauty queen crowned Miss Universe 1981 and politician, born in Chacao, Miranda, Venezuela
Famous Deaths
Grandma Moses (1860-1961)
American primitive painter (Old Oaken Bucket), dies at 101
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About December 13, 1961
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 4 months and 12 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
