Historical Events
A Raisin in the Sun
"A Raisin in the Sun", film adaptation of Lorraine Hansberry's stage play, starring the Broadway cast including Sidney Poitier, Ruby Dee, John Fiedler, and Ivan Dixon premieres
Famous Birthdays
- David Palmer, British drummer (ABC - The Lexicon Of Love), born in Chesterfield, England
- John Miceli, American rock drummer (Meat Loaf), born in Long Island, New York
Melissa Etheridge (62 years old)
American Grammy and Academy Award-winning rock singer-songwriter and guitarist (Never Enough; Come To My Window), born in Leavenworth, Kansas
Famous Deaths
- Uuno Klami, Finnish composer (Psalmus; Kalevala Suite), dies of a heart attack while sailing at 60
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About May 29, 1961
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 10 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Running Scared - Roy Orbison
#1 Song: Surrender - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
