Historical Events
Davis 1st African American Winner
27th Heisman Trophy Award: Ernie Davis, Syracuse RB; 1st African American to win)
Famous Birthdays
- David Lovering, American drummer (Pixies), born in Burlington, Massachusetts
Famous Deaths
- Frantz Fanon, West Indian psychiatrist and philosopher (The Wretched of the Earth), dies of leukemia at 36
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About December 6, 1961
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 4 months and 27 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
