February 1961 calendar

Events

• 01 Feb 1961 First full-scale test of US Minuteman ICBM is successful.
• 02 Feb 1961 Prince Bernhard opens new RAI building in Amsterdam
• 03 Feb 1961 6th largest snowfall in NYC history (17.4 (44.2cm))
• 04 Feb 1961 Sputnik 7 launches into Earth orbit; probable Venus probe failure
• 05 Feb 1961 February 9 ampndash In Congo, President Joseph Kasavubu names Joseph Ileo as the new Prime Minister.
• 06 Feb 1961 Jail, No Bail Jail-in movement starts in Rock Hill, South Carolina
• 07 Feb 1961 Jane Fonda made her acting debut in the NBC drama A String of Beads
• 09 Feb 1961 Joseph Ileo appointed premier of Congo.
• 10 Feb 1961 Niagara Falls hydroelectric project begins producing power.
• 11 Feb 1961 Robert Weaver sworn in with then highest federal post by a black
• 12 Feb 1961 Mickey Wright wins LPGA Saint Petersburg Golf Open.
• 13 Feb 1961 Frank Sinatra launches Reprise label under Warner Bros Records
• 14 Feb 1961 Louise Suggs wins LPGA Royal Poinciana Golf Invitational.
• 15 Feb 1961 Entire US figure skating team of 18 dies in Belgian Sabena 707 crash.
• 16 Feb 1961 US satellite Explorer 9 is launched.
• 18 Feb 1961 Henk van der Grift becomes world champion skater
• 19 Feb 1961 Henk van der Grift (Netherlands) becomes world champion all-around skater.
• 21 Feb 1961 Mercury-Atlas 2 reentry test reaches 172 km.
• 24 Feb 1961 Explorer (10) fails to reach Earth orbit
• 25 Feb 1961 Paul Bikle in glider climbs from 1208 metre at release to record 14,100.
• 26 Feb 1961 Hassan II becomes King of Morocco.
• 27 Feb 1961 The first congress of the Spanish Trade Union Organisation is inaugurated.
• 28 Feb 1961 JFK names Henry Kissinger special advisor

Famous Birthday

• Henry Rollins

  American musician, comedian, and actor (Black Flag).

• Florence Aubenas

  French writer who worked as a journalist for the newspaper "Libération".

• Virginie Lemoine

  French host of the program "Zap Actualities" along with Laurent Gerra.

• George Stephanopoulos

  American political operative, he managed press coverage, speech writing, advertising, polling, research and issues during President Bill...

• Vince Neil

  Metal Singer.

• Christopher Atkins

  American actor producer and screenwriter.

• Carey Lowell

  American model and actress.

• René Simard

  Canadian singer and television host.

• Benoît Chamoux

  French mountain climber, well known for his adventurous exploits.

• Alexander Payne

  American director and screenwriter.

• Joëlle Milquet
• Lauren Lane

  American actress.

• Rae Dawn Chong

  Canadian actress.

• James Worthy

  American basketball player and sportscaster.

• François Grosdidier
• Kito de Pavant
• Linda Eder

  American singer.

• Angela Eagle

  British politician.

• Starr Parodi
• Keith Gordon
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Famous Deaths

• Anna May Wong

  Actress (Thief of Baghdad), dies at about 56.

• William Duncan

  Scottish businessman, a company executive for Imperial Chemical Industry, I.C.

• Adolf Vogl

  Composer, dies at 87.

• Jack Whiting

  Actor (Top Speed, Life of the Party), dies at 59.

• Marubel Vinaon Owen

  Figure skater (1932 Olympics - Silver Medalist).

• Otto E Huiswoud [Frank Billings]

  Editor (Negro Worker), dies at 67.

• Wallis Clark

  Actress (Easy Money), dies at 78.

• King Mohammed

  V of Morocco (Born 1909).

• Viscount Dunrossil

  Governor-General of Australia (1959-61), dies at age 67.

• Anthony G de Rothschild

  British philanthropist, dies at age 73.

• Grigory Levenfish

  International chess grandmaster from Russia, dies at age 70.

• Percy Aldridge Grainger Australian/US composer/pianist

  dies at age 78.

• George de las Cuevas Bustillo y Teheran

  Chilean marquis, dies at age 75.

• Mohammed V ibn Yusuf

  sultan/King of Morocco, dies at age 51.

• Joris Vriamont

  Flemish writer/music publisher, dies at age 64.

• Bradley Lord

  American figure skater (Born 1939).

• Laurence Owen

  American figure skater (Born 1944).

• Davey Crockett

  American baseball player (Born 1875).

• Dazzy Vance

  Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher (Born 1891).

• Platt Adams

  High jumper (1912 Olympics - Gold Medalist).

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Top #5 songs in the USA

1. The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
2. Lawrence Welk - Calcutta
3. Chubby Checker - Pony Time
4. The Miracles - Shop Around
5. Ferrante and Teicher - Exodus

Top #5 songs in the UK

1. Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome Tonight?
2. The Everly Brothers - Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes
3. Petula Clark - Sailor
4. Allisons - Are You Sure
5. Johnny Burnette - You're Sixteen