Historical Events
Sports History
Commissioner Ford Frick rules Babe Ruth's record of 60 HR in 154-game sched in 1927, must be broken in 1st 154 of 162 games
Famous Birthdays
- Elizabeth McGovern, American actress (Once Upon a Time in Amer), born in Evanston, Illinois
Famous Deaths
- Kit Guard, Danish actor (El Diablo Rides, Kid Courageous), dies of cancer at 67
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About July 18, 1961
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 9 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Tossin' And Turnin' - Bobby Lewis
#1 Song: Temptation - Everly Brothers
