Historical Events
- Dutchman Anton Geesink becomes 1st non-Japanese judo world champion
George Blanda
George Blanda of Houston Oilers kicks 55-yard field goal
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Adal Ramones, Mexican comedian and television host, born in Monterrey, Mexico
Famous Deaths
- Jēkabs Graubiņš, Latvian composer, dies at 75
- Mary Charleson, Irish-American silent film actress (Upstairs And Down), dies at 71
- Pat O'Hara Wood, Australian tennis player (Australasian C'ship 1920, 23), dies at 70
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About December 3, 1961
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 4 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Please Mr. Postman - The Marvelettes
#1 Song: Tower Of Strength - Frankie Vaughan
