Historical Events
- Failed coup by Syrian group in Lebanon
- Marguerite Monnot and Alexandre Breffort's musical "lrma La Douce" closes at Alvin Theater, NYC, after 527 performances
- Marshall Plan expires after distributing more than $12 billion
Packers Defeat Giants
National Football League Championship, City Stadium, Green Bay: Green Bay Packers shutout NY Giants 37-0; first of 5 NFL titles won in 7-season span by Packers and head coach, Vince Lombardi
- The Beach Boys play their debut gig under that name
Famous Birthdays
- Joanna Johnson, American actress (Caroline-Bold & Beautiful), born in Phoenix, Arizona
- Rick Aguilera, American baseball pitcher (MLB All-Star 1991, 92, 93; World Series 1986 NY Mets, 1991 Minnesota Twins), born in San Gabriel, California
About December 31, 1961
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 4 months and 2 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
