Historical Events
Event of Interest
African-American student James Meredith is refused enrolment to the segregated University of Mississippi
Baseball Record
Roger Maris hits home run # 59 & barely misses # 60 in game 154 of the season. Yanks clinch pennant #26
- USSR performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya USSR
Famous Birthdays
- Erwin Koeman, Dutch soccer player (PSV, FC Groningen), born in Zaandam, Netherlands
- Lisa Bloom, American lawyer and television personality, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
About September 20, 1961
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 7 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Take Good Care Of My Baby - Bobby Vee
#1 Song: Reach For The Stars/Climb Ev'ry Mountain - Shirley Bassey
