Historical Events
Castro Announces Prisoner Release
Fidel Castro announces Cuba will release 1,113 prisoners from failed 1961 Bay of Pigs Invasion for $62M worth of food & medical supplies
- KICU TV channel 43 in Visalia-Fresno, CA (IND) begins broadcasting
- Train accident in Italy, 70 die
Famous Birthdays
- Carol Smillie, British television personality, born in Glasgow, United Kingdom
Famous Weddings
Martin Sheen
Actor Martin Sheen (21) weds Janet Templeton
Famous Deaths
- Kurt Meyer, German SS officer (b. 1910)
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About December 23, 1961
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 4 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Lion Sleeps Tonight - The Tokens
#1 Song: Moon River - Danny Williams
