What Happened on December 2, 1961

Historical Events

  • 26th Iron Bowl: Alabama beats Auburn 34-0 in Birmingham
  • CFL Grey Cup, CNE Stadium, Toronto: A 6th title for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers; beat Hamilton Tiger-Cats, 21-14

Leading Cuba to Communism

Fidel Castro declares he's a Marxist & will lead Cuba to Communism

  • Wind Bell, journal of San Francisco Zen Center, begins publishing

About December 2, 1961

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 62 years and 5 months
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Big Bad John - Jimmy Dean
  • UK #1 Song: Tower Of Strength - Frankie Vaughan