Historical Events
- "Evening with Yves Montand" closes at John Golden Theatre, NYC after 55 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Bill Hicks, American stand-up comedian and social critic, born in Valdosta, Georgia (d. 1994)
- LaChanze [Rhonda LaChanze Sapp], American Broadway actress (The Color Purple), born in St. Augustine, Florida
Famous Deaths
- Boris Semyonovich Shekhter, Russian composer and teacher, dies at 61
- Cato Engelen-Sewing, Dutch soprano singer, prima donna, dies at 93
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About December 16, 1961
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 4 months and 3 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
