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What Happened on September 5, 1961

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, 10 months and 1 day
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