What Happened on July 26, 1961

Famous Birthdays

  • Andy Connell, British musician and composer (Swing Out Sister), born in Manchester, England
  • Dimitris Saravakos, Greek footballer (Panathinaikos F.C), born in Athens, Greece
  • Gary Cherone, American rock vocalist (Extreme - "More Than Words"; Van Halen), born in Boston, Massachusetts
  • Keiko Matsui (née Doi), Japanese jazz pianist and composer, born in Tokyo, Japan
  • Yolanda Chen, Russian triple jumper (indoor record), born in Moscow, Russia

About July 26, 1961

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 8 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Tossin' And Turnin' - Bobby Lewis
  • UK #1 Song: Temptation - Everly Brothers