Historical Events
Ernie Davis
1962 NFL Draft: Ernie Davis, University of Syracuse RB #1 pick by Washington Redskins
Patterson vs. McNeeley
Floyd Patterson KOs Tom McNeeley in 4 for heavyweight boxing title
MOMA's Upside Down Matisse
NY's Museum of Modern Art hangs Henri Matisse's picture "Le Bateau" the right side up, after stock-broker Genevieve Habert notices it is displayed upside down, the first of 116,000 people in 47 days to notice [1]
- Smallest NY Knick, 49th St Madison Square Garden crowd-1,300 (snowstorm)
- Tanganyika becomes 104th member of UN
Contraceptive Pill
The female contraceptive 'pill' becomes available on the National Health Service in Britain
- WXGA TV channel 8 in Waycross, GA (PBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Frank Reich, American NFL quarterback (Buffalo Bills) and coach (Indianapolis Colts 2018-20), born in Freeport, New York
- Kevin Hern, American politician (Rep-R-Oklahoma 2018-), born in Belton, Missouri
About December 4, 1961
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 4 months and 28 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
