What Happened on February 19, 1961

Historical Events

  • Albania disavows Chinese "Revisionism"
  • Dutchman Henk van der Grift becomes world champ all-round skater

Famous Birthdays

  • Andy Wallace, English auto racer (24 Hours of Le Mans 1988; 24 Hours of Daytona 1990, 97, 99; 12 Hours of Sebring 1992, 93), born in Oxford, England
  • Justin Fashanu, English soccer forward (first openly gay pro footballer; first black footballer to command £1 million transfer fee), born in London, England (d. 1998)

About February 19, 1961

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 2 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Pisces

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