Famous Birthdays
- Anthony Wong [Chau-sang], Hong Kong actor (The Untold Story), born in Hong Kong
- Carlos Valderrama, Colombian footballer, born in Santa Marta, Colombia
- Jeff Russell, American MLB pitcher (Texas Rangers), born in Cincinnati, Ohio
Famous Deaths
- Greet Koeman, Dutch opera soprano, dies at 54
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About September 2, 1961
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 7 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Michael - The Highwaymen
#1 Song: Johnny Remember Me - John Leyton
