Historical Events
Event of Interest
America begins underground nuclear testing
- US President JFK signs law against hijacking (death penalty)
- USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan
Famous Birthdays
- Marc-André Hamelin, Canadian concert pianist, born in Montreal, Quebec
About September 5, 1961
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 7 months and 23 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
