Top 25 Songs of the 1960s The Twist by Chubby Checker is in a class by itself 1. Hey Jude – The Beatles 2. The Theme From ” A Summer Place” – Percy Faith 3. Tossin’ and Turnin’ – Bobby Lewis 4. I Want To Hold Your Hand – The Beatles 5. I’m A Believer… Read More
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Top Oldies – 1959-1963/1964Oldies: Pre-Beatles The post-50s-pre-Beatles brought an amazing and often under-estimated, even forgotten, selection of quality popular music. This Era of Pop Music brought us the Girl Groups, Phil Spectre, and the post-do-wop sound of rock and roll. After this era, the Beatles changed music again.The Top Instrumentals 1959-1963/41. Yakety Sax – Boots… Read More
The Number One Hits Of 1961November 28, 1960 – January 8, 1961:Elvis Presley – Are You Lonesome Tonight?January 9, 1961 – January 29, 1961:Bert Kaempfert – Wonderland by NightJanuary 30, 1961 – February 12, 1961:The Shirelles – Will You Love Me TomorrowFebruary 13, 1961 – February 26, 1961:Lawrence Welk – CalcuttaFebruary 27, 1961 – March… Read More
1961 Trivia, History, and Fun FactsQuick Facts from 1961World Changing Event: USSR’s Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space, giving them the lead in the Space Race.Another World-Changing Event: Alan Shepard became the first American in space, catching up to the USSR in the Space Race.The Top Song was Tossin’ and Turnin’ by Bobby Lewis.The… Read More
1961 Top 100 Music Hits Chart 1. At Last – Etta James 2. Crazy – Patsy Cline 3. Let’s Twist Again – Chubby Checker 4. Bristol Stomp – Dovells 5. Please, Mr. Postman – Marvelettes 6. Hit The Road Jack – Ray Charles 7. Stand By Me – Ben E. King 8. Runaround Sue – Dion 9. The Lion Sleeps Tonight – The Tokens 10.… Read More
What Happened In 1961?61 Trivia Questions and Answers for 1961 History(answers)1. Barbie’s boyfriend first appeared in 1961. What is his name?2. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1961?3. What was the highest-grossing film of 1961?4. This 1961 was based on a 1957 World War II-set novel by Alistair MacLean. Name that film.5. In… Read More
Non-Aligned Movement During the Belgrade ConferenceThe Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was established during the height of the Cold War as an organization of countries that did not want to formally align themselves with either the United States or the Soviet Union. The NAM sought to promote the interests of its members, many of which were newly… Read More
1961’s Biggest Artists and SongsTheme From ‘A Summer Place’ – Percy Faith (Grammy for 1960’s Record of the Year, presented in 1961)New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: Mary Wells, Aretha Franklin, Tony Orlando, The Marvelettes, Glen Campbell, Gene Pitney, Johnny Maestro, Dave Brubeck QuartetTake our 1961 Quiz!1961’s Retro Top 10 Hits1. Runaway – Del… Read More
We Choose To Go To The Moonby President John F. KennedyMay 25, 1961We’re here to mark that day in history when the Allied armies joined in battle to reclaim this continent to liberty. For four long years, much of Europe had been under a terrible shadow. Free nations had fallen, Jews cried out in the… Read More
1961 Oscars 33rd Academy AwardsWinners Announced: April 17, 1961Held at: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, CaliforniaHost: Bob HopeEligibility Year: 1960Cinematic Highlights and AchievementsThe Apartment Dominates: Billy Wilder’s The Apartment swept the Oscars with five wins, including Best Picture and Best Director. The wins extended to its stars, Jack Lemmon for Best Actor and Shirley… Read More
1961 Grammy Award WinnersWinners Announced: April 12, 1961Held in: Los Angeles and New YorkHost/Emcee: Mort SahlEligibility Year: September 1, 1959 – November 30, 1960Highlights and AchievementsRay Charles Makes Waves: The man behind hits like What’d I Say won two awards, including Best Vocal Performance Single Record or Track, Male for Georgia On My Mind.First Female… Read More
Trial and Execution of Adolf EichmannAdolf Eichmann, one of the key architects of the Holocaust, was captured, tried, and executed in a series of events that captured international attention and impacted public perceptions of the Holocaust, war crimes trials, and the State of Israel. His trial, which began on April 11, 1961, in Jerusalem, was… Read More
Inauguration Address by John F. Kennedyon January 20, 1961, in Washington, DCVice President Johnson, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Chief Justice, President Eisenhower, Vice President Nixon, President Truman, reverend clergy, fellow citizens:We observe today not a victory of party but a celebration of freedom – symbolizing an end as well as a beginning – signifying renewal as… Read More
Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Farewell AddressGiven on January 17, 1961, in Washington, D.C.My fellow Americans:Three days from now, after half a century in the service of our country, I shall lay down the responsibilities of office as, in traditional and solemn ceremony, the authority of the Presidency is vested in my successor.This evening I come to… Read More