Historical Events
- 11th Berlin International Film Festival: "The Night" wins the Golden Bear
Sports History
Cubs Ernie Banks ends his 717 consecutive-games-played streak
- Philadelphia Phillies overcome 9 run deficit; trailing 11-2 after 7 innings, score 4 in 8th and 6 in 9th to beat Pirates, 12-11 at Forbes Field, Pittsburgh
- The Antarctic Treaty, ensuring that Antarctica is used for peaceful purposes; for international cooperation in scientific research; and does not become the scene or object of international discord, comes into force
- USAF Major Robert M White takes X-15 to an altitude of 32,830 m
Famous Birthdays
- LaSalle Thompson, NBA forward/center (Philadelphia 76ers)
- Mark Drillich, Dutch pop bassist (Kong-Slauerhoff), born in the Netherlands
- Zoran Janjetov, Serbian comic artist
Famous Deaths
- Franz de Backer, Belgian writer (White Enemy; Rubens' Daughter), dies at 70
1961 Highlights
About June 23, 1961
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 9 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Quarter To Three - U.S. Bonds
#1 Song: Runaway - Del Shannon
