What Happened on September 4, 1961

Historical Events

Radio Premiere

Carol Burnett-Richard Hayes Show premieres on CBS radio

  • US authorizes Agency for International Development

Famous Birthdays

  • Kevin Kennedy, English actor, born in Wythenshawe, United Kingdom
  • Rizwan-uz-Zaman, Pakistani cricket all-rounder (11 Tests, 3 x 50, 4 wickets; Pakistan International Airlines, Karachi Whites, Karachi Blues), born in Karachi, Pakistan

About September 4, 1961

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 7 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Michael - The Highwaymen
  • UK #1 Song: Johnny Remember Me - John Leyton