Historical Events
Baseball Record
Sandy Koufax sets NL strikeout season record at 269
- Sierre Leone becomes 100th member of UN
Famous Birthdays
- Andy Lau, Hong Kong actor and singer (Internal Affairs), born in Hong Kong
- Irvine Welsh, Scottish writer (Trainspotting), born in Leith, Scotland
Famous Deaths
- Hilda Doolittle, American poetess (Bid Me to Live), dies at 75
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About September 27, 1961
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 7 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Take Good Care Of My Baby - Bobby Vee
#1 Song: Johnny Remember Me - John Leyton
