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Contents 1 Events 2 Albums released 3 Biggest hit singles 4 Top hits on record 5 Published popular music 6 Classical music 7 Opera 8 Musical theater 9 Musical films 10 Births 11 Deaths 12 Awards 12.1 Grammy Awards 12.2 Eurovision Song Contest

Events

• January 15 - Motown Records signs The Supremes
• January 20 - Francis Poulenc's Gloria is premiered in Boston
• February 12 - The Miracles' "Shop Around" becomes Motown's first million-selling single
• February 13 - Frank Sinatra forms his own record label, Reprise Records, which would later release recordings by The Beach Boys, Ella Fitzgerald, The Kinks and Jimi Hendrix. This page indexes the individual year in music pages 2000s The table of years in music is a tabular display of all years in Music, to provide an overview and quick navigation to any year Events July 11 - Disc jockey and music promoter Alan Freed broadcasts his first Rhythm and blues radio programme from station WJW in Events Pierre Schaeffer publishes his A la recherche d'une musique concrète (The Search for a Concrete Music, an explanation of his experimental Events Arthur Bliss replaces Arnold Bax as Master of the Queen's Music. Events Frank Sinatra wins the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in From Here to Eternity, 1953 resuscitating his singing Events January 1 - RCA victor announces a marketing plan called "Operation TNT Events The Malt Shop Era Begins With Love Is Strange By Mickey & Sylvia January 1 - Blue Suede Shoes Events January 5 - Renato Carosone and his band start their American tour in Cuba. Events January 28 - Little Richard begins attending classes at Oakwood College in Huntsville Alabama January Events 1959 (date unknown Jimi Hendrix buys first Electric guitar: a White Single pickup Supro Ozark 1560 S. Events January 14 - Elvis Presley is promoted to Sergeant in the U Events January 1 - The Beatles and Brian Poole and the Tremeloes both audition at Decca Records, a company which has the option Events January 1 - The Beatles start a 5 day tour in Scotland to support the release of their new single "Love Me Do" Events January 1 - Top of the Pops premieres on BBC television See also Events January 4 - Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is sold to CBS for $13 million Events January 3 - Hullabaloo shows promotional videos of The Beatles songs "Day Tripper" and "We Can Work It The year 1967 was an important year for Psychedelic rock, with releases from The Beatles ( Sgt Events January 4 - Guitarist Jimi Hendrix is jailed by Stockholm police after trashing a hotel room during a drunken fist fight with Events Perhaps the two most famous musical events of 1969 were concerts Events Charles Wuorinen, aged 32 becomes the youngest composer ever to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music. Events February 5 - Eric Burdon & War disbanding They never performed togeather again until April 21 2008 at the Royal Albert Hall This page indexes the individual Years pages Twenty-first century Year 1958 ( MCMLVIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The year 1959 ( MCMLIX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1962 ( MCMLXII) was a Common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1963 ( MCMLXIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. This page indexes the individual Years pages Twenty-first century See also List of centuries, History This is a list of Decades in history including links to corresponding articles with more information about them The 1930s were described as an abrupt shift to more radical and conservative lifestyles as countries were struggling to find a solution to the Great Depression. The 1940s decade ran from 1940 to 1949 Events and trends The 1940s was a period between the radical 1930s and the conservative 1950s which also leads the period to be The 1950s Decade refers to the years of 1950 to 1959 inclusive The 1960s decade refers to the years from the beginning of 1960 to the end of 1969 This article is about the Decade 1970-1979 For the Year 1970 see 1970. The 1980s was the decade spanning from January 1 1980 to December 31 1989. The 1990s collectively refers to the years between and including 1990 and 1999 See also List of centuries, History This is a list of Decades in history including links to corresponding articles with more information about them The pages listed below contain information about trends and events in particular centuries and millennia. The 19th century of the Common Era began on January 1, 1801 and ended on December 31, 1900, according to the Gregorian calendar The twentieth century of the Common Era began on The 21st century is the current century of the Christian Era or Common Era in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The pages listed below contain information about trends and events in particular centuries and millennia. List of years in Art Events Awards Archibald Prize: William Pidgeon - Rabbi Dr I Porush The year 1961 in Archaeology involved some significant events The year 1961 in architecture involved some significant events The year 1961 in literature involved some significant events and new books The year 1961 in Science and Technology involved some significant events listed below Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign "Motown" redirects here For the city see Detroit Michigan. The Supremes were an American female singing group that first formed as a quartet called The Primettes Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. See also, Rhône-Poulenc Francis Jean Marcel Poulenc (fʀɑ̃sis ʒɑ̃ maʀsɛl pulɛ̃k January 7, 1899 – January 30, The Gloria by Francis Poulenc (FP 177 was written between May and December of 1959, sets the Roman Catholic Gloria in Excelsis Deo Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the The Miracles (known from 1965 to 1972 as Smokey Robinson & the Miracles) is an American Rhythm and blues group from Detroit Michigan, notable "Motown" redirects here For the city see Detroit Michigan. Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra (December 12 1915 &ndash May 14 1998 was an American singer and actor In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Reprise Records is an American Record label, founded in 1960 by Frank Sinatra, which is owned by Warner Music Group, and operated The Beach Boys is an American rock band Formed in 1961 the group gained popularity for its close vocal harmonies and lyrics reflecting a California Youth culture Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25 1917 &ndash June 15 1996 also known as " Lady Ella " and the "First Lady of Song" is considered one of the most influential The Kinks were an English pop and rock group formed in 1963 and categorised in the US as a British Invasion band James Marshall Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix) (November 27 1942 – September 18 1970 was an American Guitarist, Singer and Songwriter
• February 14 - The Platters file a lawsuit against Mercury Records for breach of contract after the record company refuses to accept recordings on which Tony Williams does not sing lead. Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German The Platters were a successful vocal group of the early Rock and roll era Mercury Records is a Record label operating as a standalone company in the UK and as part of the Island Def Jam Music Group in the US and are both subsidiaries of Anthony Tillmon "Tony" Williams ( December 12, 1945 &ndash February 23, 1997) was an American jazz drummer. The group's lawsuit contends that their contract does not require Williams to sing lead
• March 21 - The Beatles perform at the Cavern Club for the first time
• March 25 - Elvis Presley performs a benefit show at the Block Arena in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. The Beatles were a pop and rock band from Liverpool, England formed in 1960 The Cavern Club is a Rock and roll club at 10 Mathew Street Liverpool, England, where Brian Epstein was introduced to The Beatles Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Pearl Harbor is a Harbor on the Island of O{{okina}}ahu, Hawaii, west of Honolulu. The show raised $62,000 for the U. S. S. Arizona memorial fund.
• April 23 - Judy Garland's concert at Carnegie Hall. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Judy Garland (born Frances Ethel Gumm; June 10 1922 – June 22 1969 was an American actress and singer Carnegie Hall (generally ˌkɑrnɨgi ˈhɔːl is a concert venue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City located at 881 Seventh Avenue, occupying the east
• April 29 - Luciano Pavarotti makes his operatic debut as Rodolfo in La Bohème. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. WikipediaWikiProject Opera#Infoboxes. Thank you--> Luciano Pavarotti, Cavaliere di Gran Croce OMRI ( October 12,
• June 14 - Patsy Cline is hospitalized from a head-on car collision. Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the Patsy Cline (b Virginia Patterson Hensley September 8, 1932 – March 5, 1963) was an American Country While in the hospital, the song "I Fall to Pieces" becomes a big Country/Pop crossover hit for Cline. "I Fall to Pieces" is a single released by Patsy Cline in 1961 and was featured on her 1961 studio album Patsy Cline Showcase.
• June 25 - The Bill Evans Trio completes a two-week stay at The Village Vanguard in New York. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians William John Evans (better known as Bill Evans) ( August 16, 1929 &ndash September 15, 1980) was one of the most famous and influential The Village Vanguard is a Jazz club in Greenwich Village in New York City. It was the last time this trio would play before virtuoso bassist Scott LaFaro's death 10 days later. Rocco Scott LaFaro ( April 3, 1936 – July 6, 1961) was an influential jazz bassist. The five sets they played on the 25th were recorded, and the resulting two albums, Sunday at the Village Vanguard and Waltz for Debby are considered among the finest live jazz recordings ever. Sunday at the Village Vanguard is a 1961 (see 1961 in music) album by Jazz pianist and composer Bill Evans. Waltz for Debby is a 1961 Album by the Bill Evans Trio of Evans bassist Scott LaFaro, and drummer Paul Motian.
• December 8 - Beach Boys release their debut 45rpm single: Surfin'/Luau on the small California label Candix Records. Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. The Beach Boys is an American rock band Formed in 1961 the group gained popularity for its close vocal harmonies and lyrics reflecting a California Youth culture " Surfin' " is the title of a Song written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love for The Beach Boys. For the towns in Angola, see Luau (Angola. A luau (in Hawaiian, lū‘au) is a Hawaiian feast Candix Records was an independent American record label known primarily for releasing The Beach Boys first single " Surfin'.
• William Alwyn marries fellow-composer Doreen Carwithen, his former pupil. William Alwyn, CBE, born William Alwyn Smith ( November 7, 1905 &ndash September 11, 1985) was an English Composer, Doreen Mary Carwithen ( 15 November 1922 &ndash 5 January 2003) was a British Composer of classical and Film music.
• Dalida receives the Music Oscar for Best Song with Charles Aznavour. Dalida ( January 17, 1933 &ndash May 3, 1987) was an Egyptian born singer of Italian origin who lived most of her Charles Aznavour OC ( Armenian: Շառլ Ազնավուր born Shahnour Varenagh Aznavourian (Շահնուր Վաղինակ Ազնավուրյան
• Bob Seger's musical career begins
• The Beach Boys' musical career begins
• Golden Earring's musical career begins

Albums released

• All the Way - Frank Sinatra
• Bikini Twist - Bill Haley & His Comets
• Bo Diddley Is A Lover - Bo Diddley
• Bright and Shiny - Doris Day
• Carnaval começa com "C" De Capiba - Capiba
• Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie! - Ella Fitzgerald
• Come Swing With Me - Frank Sinatra
• Connie At The Copa - Connie Francis
• Dance 'Till Quarter To Three - Gary U.S. Bonds
• Runaround Sue - Dion
• Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Harold Arlen Songbook - Ella Fitzgerald
• Ella in Hollywood - Ella Fitzgerald
• Ella Returns to Berlin - Ella Fitzgerald
• Emotions - Brenda Lee
• Explorations - Bill Evans Trio
• Garde-moi la dernière danse - Dalida
• The Genius Sings the Blues - Ray Charles
• Goin' Places - The Kingston Trio
• I Have Dreamed - Doris Day
• I Remember Tommy - Frank Sinatra
• In Person: At The Blackhawk, San Francisco - Miles Davis
• It's Morrissey, Man! - Dick Morrissey
• Joan Baez, Vol. 2 - Joan Baez
• Judy at Carnegie Hall - Judy Garland
• Loin de Moi - Dalida
• Lonely and Blue - Roy Orbison
• Miles Davis At Carnegie Hall - Miles Davis
• My Favorite Things - John Coltrane
• Ring-A-Ding-Ding - Frank Sinatra
• Roy Orbison At The Rock House - Roy Orbison
• A Scottish Soldier - Andy Stewart
• Send for Me - Julie London
• The Shadows- The Shadows
• Sinatra Swings - Frank Sinatra
• Sinatra’s Swingin’ Session!!! - Frank Sinatra
• Sing to Me Mr. C - Perry Como
• Someday My Prince Will Come - Miles Davis
• Something for Everybody - Elvis Presley
• Sunday at the Village Vanguard - Bill Evans Trio
• Patsy Cline Showcase - Patsy Cline
• The Blues and the Abstract Truth - Oliver Nelson
• Twist - Bill Haley & His Comets
• Whatever Julie Wants - Julie London

Biggest hit singles

The following singles achieved the highest chart positions in 1961. Robert Clark "Bob" Seger (born May 6, 1945) is an American Rock and roll Singer-songwriter and Musician. The Beach Boys is an American rock band Formed in 1961 the group gained popularity for its close vocal harmonies and lyrics reflecting a California Youth culture Golden Earring are a Dutch rock band founded in 1961 in The Hague as the Golden Earrings (the 's' was dropped in 1969 All the Way is an album by American singer Frank Sinatra, released in 1961 Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra (December 12 1915 &ndash May 14 1998 was an American singer and actor This article is specifically about the rock and roll band See Bill Haley for biographical information regarding Haley himself Bo Diddley ( December 30 1928 &ndash June 2 2008, born Ellas Otha Bates) was an original and influential American Bright and Shiny was an album released by Columbia Records, featuring Doris Day backed by Neal Hefti 's orchestra on March 20 Doris Mary Anne von Kappelhoff (born April 3, 1922) is an American Singer, actress, and animal welfare advocate known as Clap Hands Here Comes Charlie! is a 1961 (see 1961 in music) studio album by Ella Fitzgerald, with a jazz quartet led by Lou Levy. Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25 1917 &ndash June 15 1996 also known as " Lady Ella " and the "First Lady of Song" is considered one of the most influential Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra (December 12 1915 &ndash May 14 1998 was an American singer and actor Connie Francis (born December 12, 1938 in Newark New Jersey) is an American Pop singer best known for international hit songs Gary US Bonds (born Gary Anderson 6 June 1939) is an American Rhythm and blues and Rock and roll Singer. Dion Francis DiMucci (born July 18 1939) better known as Dion, is an American Singer-songwriter who blended elements of Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Harold Arlen Songbook is a 1961 (see 1961 in music) album by the American Jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, with a Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25 1917 &ndash June 15 1996 also known as " Lady Ella " and the "First Lady of Song" is considered one of the most influential Ella in Hollywood is a live 1961 (see 1961 in music) album by Ella Fitzgerald, with a jazz trio led by Lou Levy, recorded in Hollywood Ella Returns to Berlin is a 1961 (see 1961 in music) Live album by Ella Fitzgerald, with a trio led by the pianist Lou Levy, Brenda Lee (born December 11, 1944) is an American country - pop Singer, who was popular during the 1950s and 1960s Explorations is a 1961 (see 1961 in music) album by Jazz musician Bill Evans. William John Evans (better known as Bill Evans) ( August 16, 1929 &ndash September 15, 1980) was one of the most famous and influential This is the eighth album of Dalida, which all of the songs were hits except for "10 000 bulles bleues" "Parlez-moi d'amour" and "Je me sens vivre" (even Dalida ( January 17, 1933 &ndash May 3, 1987) was an Egyptian born singer of Italian origin who lived most of her The Genius Sings the Blues is an album by Ray Charles, released in October of 1961 on Atlantic Records. Ray Charles Robinson ( September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004) known by his Stage name Ray Charles, was an American The Kingston Trio is an American folk and Pop music group that helped launch the folk revival of the late 1950s to early 1960s I Have Dreamed is an Album recorded by Doris Day in May 1961 and issued by Columbia Records on August 14 1961 as catalog Doris Mary Anne von Kappelhoff (born April 3, 1922) is an American Singer, actress, and animal welfare advocate known as I Remember Tommy is an album by Frank Sinatra, released in 1961 Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra (December 12 1915 &ndash May 14 1998 was an American singer and actor Miles Dewey Davis III (May 26 1926 &ndash September 28 1991 was an American Jazz Trumpeter, Bandleader, and Composer. Richard Edwin "Dick" Morrissey ( May 9 1940, Horley, Surrey - November 8 2000, Deal, Kent Joan Baez Vol 2 was Baez 's second album Released in 1961 the album like her self-titled 1960 debut album featured mostly traditional songs Joan Chandos Baez (born January 9, 1941 in Staten Island, New York) an American Folk singer and Songwriter known Judy at Carnegie Hall is a legendary two-record live recording of a concert by Judy Garland at Carnegie Hall in New York. Judy Garland (born Frances Ethel Gumm; June 10 1922 – June 22 1969 was an American actress and singer On her ninth album Dalida was now leaving little by little her exotica style for a more pop-rock genre Dalida ( January 17, 1933 &ndash May 3, 1987) was an Egyptian born singer of Italian origin who lived most of her Lonely and Blue is the first music album recorded by Roy Orbison for Monument Records. Roy Kelton Orbison ( April 23 1936 &ndash December 6 1988) nicknamed "The Big O" was an influential Grammy Award -winning Miles Dewey Davis III (May 26 1926 &ndash September 28 1991 was an American Jazz Trumpeter, Bandleader, and Composer. My Favorite Things is a 1961 Jazz album by John Coltrane. It is considered by many jazz critics and listeners to be a highly significant and historic Ring-A-Ding-Ding is an album by Frank Sinatra, released in 1961 Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra (December 12 1915 &ndash May 14 1998 was an American singer and actor Roy Orbison at the Rock House is the first Album by Roy Orbison. Roy Kelton Orbison ( April 23 1936 &ndash December 6 1988) nicknamed "The Big O" was an influential Grammy Award -winning Andy Stewart ( 30 December 1933 - 11 October 1993) was a Scottish Singer and Entertainer. Send for Me was an LP album by Julie London, released by Liberty Records under catalog number LRP-3171 as a monophonic recording in 1961, and Julie London ( September 26, 1926 &ndash October 18, 2000) was an American singer and actress The Shadows is a 1961 rock Album by British group The Shadows. The Shadows are an English instrumental and vocal Rock and roll group active from the 1950s to the 2000s Sinatra Swings (alternately titled Swing Along With Me) is an album by Frank Sinatra, released in 1961 Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra (December 12 1915 &ndash May 14 1998 was an American singer and actor Sinatra's Swingin' Session!!! is a 1961 (see 1961 in music) Album by Frank Sinatra. Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra (December 12 1915 &ndash May 14 1998 was an American singer and actor Sing to Me Mr C was Perry Como's Eighth RCA Victor 12" long-play album and the sixth recorded in full "living" stereophonic sound Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como ( May 18 1912 &ndash May 12 2001) was an Italian-American singer and television personality Someday My Prince Will Come is a studio album by Miles Davis, recorded in March of 1961 in New York City. Miles Dewey Davis III (May 26 1926 &ndash September 28 1991 was an American Jazz Trumpeter, Bandleader, and Composer. For the album of music from Baz Luhrmann 's films see Something for Everybody (Baz Luhrmann album. Sunday at the Village Vanguard is a 1961 (see 1961 in music) album by Jazz pianist and composer Bill Evans. William John Evans (better known as Bill Evans) ( August 16, 1929 &ndash September 15, 1980) was one of the most famous and influential Patsy Cline Showcase is a studio album by American country music singer Patsy Cline, released November 27, 1961. Patsy Cline (b Virginia Patterson Hensley September 8, 1932 – March 5, 1963) was an American Country The Blues and the Abstract Truth is a Jazz album by Oliver Nelson recorded in February 1961 Oliver Edward Nelson ( June 4, 1932 in St Louis Missouri &ndash October 28, 1975) was an American Jazz This article is specifically about the rock and roll band See Bill Haley for biographical information regarding Haley himself Whatever Julie Wants was an LP album by Julie London, released by Liberty Records under catalog number LRP-3192 as a monophonic recording and catalog number Julie London ( September 26, 1926 &ndash October 18, 2000) was an American singer and actress

#	Artist	Title	Year	Country	Chart Entries
1	Ben E King	Stand By Me	1961		UK 1 - Feb 1987, Éire 1 - Feb 1987, DDD 1 of 1961, RYM 2 of 1961, Switzerland 3 - Mar 1987, US BB 4 - May 1961, Germany 4 - Mar 1987, US BB 7 of 1961, Holland 7 - Mar 1987, POP 7 of 1961, Norway 9 - Apr 1987, Scrobulate 14 of soul, Canada 16 - May 1961, Austria 17 - Apr 1987, RIAA 25, US CashBox 43 of 1961, Acclaimed 53, 95 in 2FM list, Italy 96 of 1962, Rolling Stone 121, Germany 235 of the 1980s, Party 269 of 1999, WXPN 746
2	Del Shannon	Runaway	1961		UK 1 - Apr 1961, US BB 1 - Mar 1961, Canada 1 - Mar 1961, Australia 1 for 6 weeks Oct 1960, RYM 1 of 1961, Norway 4 - Jun 1961, DDD 7 of 1961, US CashBox 9 of 1961, Australia Goset 12 - Oct 1967, Australia 15 of 1961, US BB 17 of 1961, POP 17 of 1961, South Africa 18 of 1961, Acclaimed 66, Scrobulate 96 of oldies, Rolling Stone 466
3	Chubby Checker	Let's Twist Again	1961		UK 2 - Dec 1961, Canada 2 - Jul 1961, Norway 2 - Feb 1962, US BB 3 of 1961, Holland 3 - Jan 1976, POP 3 of 1961, South Africa 6 of 1962, US BB 8 - Jul 1961, Sweden (alt) 10 - Feb 1976, Austria 11 - Apr 1976, Germany 12 - Mar 1962, RYM 16 of 1961, Italy 17 of 1962, Party 23 of 1999, US CashBox 62 of 1961, DDD 67 of 1961, Scrobulate 95 of oldies, Germany 396 of the 1960s
4	Elvis Presley	Surrender	1961		UK 1 - May 1961, US BB 1 - Feb 1961, Canada 1 - Mar 1961, Australia 1 for 2 weeks Sep 1960, Norway 2 - Apr 1961, Germany 6 - May 1961, South Africa 10 of 1961, US CashBox 32 of 1961, Global 33 (5 M sold) - 1961, RYM 33 of 1961
5	The Marcels	Blue Moon	1961		UK 1 - Apr 1961, US BB 1 - Mar 1961, Canada 1 - Mar 1961, Norway 4 - May 1961, US CashBox 11 of 1961, South Africa 11 of 1961, Germany 13 - Jun 1961, US BB 14 of 1961, DDD 14 of 1961, POP 14 of 1961, RYM 26 of 1961, Acclaimed 1034

Top hits on record

• "Where the Boys Are" - Connie Francis
• "Together" - Connie Francis
• "Running Scared" - Roy Orbison
• "Crying" - Roy Orbison
• "(I Wanna) Love My Life Away" - Gene Pitney
• "Town Without Pity" - Gene Pitney
• "I Fall to Pieces" - Patsy Cline
• "Crazy" - Patsy Cline
• "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" - The Tokens
• "Calcutta" - Lawrence Welk
• "Runaround Sue" - Dion
• "At Last" - Etta James
• "Spanish Harlem" - Ben E. King
• "Let's Go Trippin'" - Dick Dale's first local hit, regarded as first surf rock instrumental
• "Tossin' and Turnin' " - Bobby Lewis
• "Runaway" - Del Shannon
• "Garde-moi la dernière danse" - Dalida
• "Nuits d'Espagne" - Dalida
• "Blue Moon" - The Marcels
• "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" - The Shirelles
• "There's No Other Like My Baby" - The Crystals' first hit
• "Please Mr Postman" - The Marvelettes
• "Quarter To Three" - Gary U.S. Bonds
• "Shop Around" - The Miracles
• "Raindrops" - Dee Clark
• "Travelin' Man" - Ricky Nelson
• "Hello Mary Lou" - Ricky Nelson
• "Stand By Me" - Ben E. King
• "The Wanderer" - Dion
• "The Mountain's High" - Dick and Deedee
• "Big River, Big Man" - Claude King
• "Calendar Girl" - Neil Sedaka
• "The Comancheros" - Claude King
• "Moody River" - Pat Boone
• "Fool No. Ben E King (born Benjamin Earl Nelson, September 28 1938) is an American soul Singer. " Stand by Me " is the title of a song performed by Ben E For Dell Shannon, the pen name of a police procedural novelist see Elizabeth Linington. " Runaway " was a number one Billboard Hot 100 song in the spring of 1961 by Del Shannon. Chubby Checker (born Ernest Evans on October 3, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter best known for popularizing the The Twist Let's Twist Again is a single by Chubby Checker, one of the biggest hit singles of 1961 reaching #2 in the UK charts and #8 in the U " Suspicion " is a hit song written written by Italian lyricists Ernesto and B The Marcels were a Doo-wop group known for turning beloved American classical pop Songs into Rock and roll. " Blue Moon " is a classic popular song. It was written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart in 1934, and has become a standard Ballad Connie Francis (born December 12, 1938 in Newark New Jersey) is an American Pop singer best known for international hit songs Connie Francis (born December 12, 1938 in Newark New Jersey) is an American Pop singer best known for international hit songs " Running Scared " is a 1961 American pop song written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson and sung by Orbison Roy Kelton Orbison ( April 23 1936 &ndash December 6 1988) nicknamed "The Big O" was an influential Grammy Award -winning " Crying " is a Rock and roll ballad written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson and sung by Orbison Roy Kelton Orbison ( April 23 1936 &ndash December 6 1988) nicknamed "The Big O" was an influential Grammy Award -winning Gene Francis Alan Pitney ( February 17 1940 &ndash April 5 2006) was an American Singer and Songwriter. Gene Francis Alan Pitney ( February 17 1940 &ndash April 5 2006) was an American Singer and Songwriter. "I Fall to Pieces" is a single released by Patsy Cline in 1961 and was featured on her 1961 studio album Patsy Cline Showcase. Patsy Cline (b Virginia Patterson Hensley September 8, 1932 – March 5, 1963) was an American Country "Crazy" is a Ballad composed by Willie Nelson. It has been recorded by several artists most notably by Patsy Cline, whose version was a #2 country Patsy Cline (b Virginia Patterson Hensley September 8, 1932 – March 5, 1963) was an American Country " The Lion Sleeps Tonight " began as a 1939 African Popular music hit " Mbube " that in modified versions also became a hit in the The Tokens are an American male Doo-wop vocal group from Brooklyn New York. Lawrence Welk ( March 11, 1903 &ndash May 17, 1992) was a Musician, Accordionist Bandleader, and Television " Runaround Sue " is a Popular song, originally a US # 1 pop hit for Dion in 1961. Dion Francis DiMucci (born July 18 1939) better known as Dion, is an American Singer-songwriter who blended elements of " At Last! " is a 1941 song written by Mack Gordon and Harry Warren for the Musical film Orchestra Wives, starring George Etta James (born Jamesetta Hawkins on January 25, 1938) is an American Blues, soul, R&B, Rock & roll Spanish Harlem, also known as El Barrio and East Harlem, is a low income neighborhood in Harlem area of New York City, Ben E King (born Benjamin Earl Nelson, September 28 1938) is an American soul Singer. " Let's Go Trippin' " is an instrumental by Dick Dale and the Del-Tones. Dick Dale (born Richard Anthony Monsour on May 4, 1937, in Boston, Massachusetts) is a Surf rock guitarist, Surf rock is a style of music that originated in the USA that mixes elements of Surf music and Rock music, and partially due to the number of Mexican " Tossin' and Turnin " is a Song written by Ritchie Adams and Malou Rene and originally recorded by Bobby Lewis. Bobby Lewis (born February 17, 1933 in Indianapolis Indiana) is an African-American Rock and roll and R&B singer " Runaway " was a number one Billboard Hot 100 song in the spring of 1961 by Del Shannon. For Dell Shannon, the pen name of a police procedural novelist see Elizabeth Linington. Dalida ( January 17, 1933 &ndash May 3, 1987) was an Egyptian born singer of Italian origin who lived most of her Dalida ( January 17, 1933 &ndash May 3, 1987) was an Egyptian born singer of Italian origin who lived most of her This article is about the astronomical phenomenon For other uses see Blue Moon (disambiguation. The Marcels were a Doo-wop group known for turning beloved American classical pop Songs into Rock and roll. "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" is the title of a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. The Shirelles were an American Girl group in the early 1960s and the first to have a number one single on the Billboard Hot 100. The Crystals, a singing group from the New York City area were one of the most successful girl groups of the early 1960s best remembered for the hit singles " He's A Rebel " Please Mr Postman " was the debut single by The Marvelettes for the Tamla ( Motown) label notable as the first Motown song to reach the number-one The Marvelettes were an American singing Girl group on the Motown label Gary US Bonds (born Gary Anderson 6 June 1939) is an American Rhythm and blues and Rock and roll Singer. " Shop Around " is a 1960 single by The Miracles (credited as "The Miracles featuring Bill 'Smokey' Robinson " for the Tamla ( The Miracles (known from 1965 to 1972 as Smokey Robinson & the Miracles) is an American Rhythm and blues group from Detroit Michigan, notable Dee Clark ( 7 November 1938 —- 7 December 1990) was an African-American soul Singer best known for a string " Travelin' Man " was a number-one Billboard Hot 100 song in late-May 1961 by Ricky Nelson. Eric Hilliard "Ricky" Nelson, later known as Rick Nelson ( May 8, 1940 &ndash December 31, 1985) was an " Hello Mary Lou " is a song written by Cayet Mangiaracina as Merry Merry Lou and later as Hello Mary Lou by U Eric Hilliard "Ricky" Nelson, later known as Rick Nelson ( May 8, 1940 &ndash December 31, 1985) was an " Stand by Me " is the title of a song performed by Ben E Ben E King (born Benjamin Earl Nelson, September 28 1938) is an American soul Singer. " The Wanderer " is a song written by Ernie Maresca and originally recorded by Dion. Dion Francis DiMucci (born July 18 1939) better known as Dion, is an American Singer-songwriter who blended elements of " The Mountain's High " is a hit R&B song written and performed by the California duo Dick and Dee Dee. Dick and Dee Dee were well-known American musical entertainers Claude King (born 5 February 1923, Keithville, Louisiana, near the city of Shreveport) is an Neil Sedaka (born March 13, 1939 in Brooklyn New York) is an American pop Singer, Pianist, and Songwriter Claude King (born 5 February 1923, Keithville, Louisiana, near the city of Shreveport) is an " Moody River " is a number-one Billboard Hot 100 song from June of 1961 by Pat Boone. Charles Eugene "Pat" Boone (born June 1 1934) is an American Singer whose smooth style made him a popular performer of the 1950s 1" - Brenda Lee
• "I Love How You Love Me" - The Paris Sisters

• See also: Hot 100 No. 1 Hits of 1961 (USA)

Published popular music

• "Another Time, Another Place" w. Brenda Lee (born December 11, 1944) is an American country - pop Singer, who was popular during the 1950s and 1960s The Paris Sisters ( Priscilla, Sherell & Albeth were an American Girl group from San Francisco, California. These are the Billboard magazine Hot 100 number one hits of 1961. m. Richard Adler from the musical Kwamina
• "Baby Elephant Walk" m. Richard Adler (born August 3, 1921) is an American Lyricist, Composer and producer of several Broadway Kwamina is a musical which originally debuted on Broadway on October 23 1961 at the 54th Street Theatre and ran for 32 performances ending on November 18 "Baby Elephant Walk" is a tune written in 1961 by Composer Henry Mancini, for the 1962 release of the movie Hatari! Henry Mancini from the film Hatari!
• "Big, Bad John" w. Henry Mancini ( April 16, 1924 &ndash June 14, 1994) was an Academy Award winning American Composer, conductor Hatari! is a 1962 American film directed by Howard Hawks and starring John Wayne. m. Jimmy Dean
• "Blue Bayou" w. Jimmy Dean (b Jimmy Ray Dean August 10, 1928, in Plainview Texas) is an American Country music Singer " Blue Bayou " is the title of a song written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson and sung by Orbison and also made popular by vocalist Linda Ronstadt m. Joe Melson & Roy Orbison
• "Breaking In A Brand New Broken Heart" w. Joe Melson (born May 1935 is an American Singer and a BMI award winning Songwriter. Roy Kelton Orbison ( April 23 1936 &ndash December 6 1988) nicknamed "The Big O" was an influential Grammy Award -winning m. Howard Greenfield & Jack Keller
• "Brotherhood Of Man" w. Howard Greenfield ( March 15 1936 – March 4 1986) was an American Lyricist and Songwriter. m. Frank Loesser from the musical How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying
• "The Company Way" w. Frank Henry Loesser ( June 29, 1910, New York City – July 26, 1969, New York City) was an American How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is a musical with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Abe Burrows, Jack m. Frank Loesser from the musical How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying
• "Crazy" w. Frank Henry Loesser ( June 29, 1910, New York City – July 26, 1969, New York City) was an American How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is a musical with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Abe Burrows, Jack "Crazy" is a Ballad composed by Willie Nelson. It has been recorded by several artists most notably by Patsy Cline, whose version was a #2 country m. Willie Nelson
• Cruella DeVil w. Willie Nelson (born April 30, 1933) is an American country Singer-songwriter and Actor. m. Mel Leven, from the Walt Disney animated film 101 Dalmatians
• "Crying" w. Melville A Leven (born November 11, 1914, in Chicago Illinois; died December 17 2007 in California) known professionally Walter Elias Disney (December 5 1901 – December 15 1966 was a multiple Academy Award -winning American Film producer, director, Screenwriter " Crying " is a Rock and roll ballad written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson and sung by Orbison m. Joe Melson & Roy Orbison
• "Funny How Time Slips Away" w. Joe Melson (born May 1935 is an American Singer and a BMI award winning Songwriter. Roy Kelton Orbison ( April 23 1936 &ndash December 6 1988) nicknamed "The Big O" was an influential Grammy Award -winning m. Willie Nelson
• "Hats Off to Larry" w. Willie Nelson (born April 30, 1933) is an American country Singer-songwriter and Actor. m. Del Shannon
• "Hit the Road Jack" w. For Dell Shannon, the pen name of a police procedural novelist see Elizabeth Linington. " Hit the Road Jack" is a song written by R&B artist Percy Mayfield and recorded by singer pianist Ray Charles. m. Percy Mayfield
• "I Believe In You" w. Percy Mayfield ( August 12 1920 m. Frank Loesser from the musical How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying
• "I Love How You Love Me" w. Frank Henry Loesser ( June 29, 1910, New York City – July 26, 1969, New York City) was an American How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is a musical with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Abe Burrows, Jack m. Barry Mann & Larry Kolber
• "Let's Get Together" w. Barry Mann (born Barry Imberman, 9 February 1939, Brooklyn, New York) is an American Songwriter, and part of m. Richard M. Sherman & Robert B. Sherman from the film The Parent Trap
• "Let's Twist Again" w. Robert Bernard Sherman (born December 19, 1925) (see also " Sherman Brothers " is an American Songwriter who specializes The Parent Trap (1961 is a Walt Disney Productions Feature film starring Hayley Mills, Maureen O'Hara and Brian Keith m. Dave Appell & Kal Mann
• "Little Miss Stuck-up" w. m. Lee Pockriss & Paul Vance
• "Love Makes the World Go 'Round" w. Lee Pockriss is an American Songwriter who has written many well-known popular songs and several scores for films and Broadway shows Paul Vance (born 1929 in Westbury New York) is an American Songwriter. "Love Makes the World Go 'Round" is a popular Song. It was written by Bob Merrill in 1961 for the Musical play m. Bob Merrill from the film Carnival!
• "Mister Ed theme song" w. Bob Merrill ( May 17 1921 - February 17 1998) was an American Songwriter, theatrical Composer and Carnival! is a 1961 musical with book by Michael Stewart and music and lyrics by Bob Merrill, starring Anna Maria Alberghetti Mister Ed is an American television Situation comedy that first aired in syndication on January 5, 1961 to July 2, m. Jay Livingston & Ray Evans
• "Moon River" w. Jay Livingston ( March 28, 1915 – October 17, 2001) was a partner with Ray Evans in a composing and songwriter duo best Raymond Bernard Evans ( February 4 1915 – February 15 2007) was an American Songwriter. " Moon River " is a song composed by Johnny Mercer (lyrics and Henry Mancini (music in 1961 for whom it won that year's Academy Award for Best Johnny Mercer m. John Herndon "Johnny" Mercer ( November 18, 1909 – June 25, 1976) was an American Songwriter and Singer Henry Mancini from the film Breakfast at Tiffany's
• "Multiplication" w. Henry Mancini ( April 16, 1924 &ndash June 14, 1994) was an Academy Award winning American Composer, conductor Breakfast at Tiffany's is a 1961 American film starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard, and featuring Patricia Neal, m. Bobby Darin. Bobby Darin (born Walden Robert "Bobby" Cassotto, May 14 1936 &ndash December 20, 1973) was one of the most popular Introduced by Bobby Darin in the film Come September. Come September is a 1961 comedy-romance genre film directed by Robert Mulligan.
• "My Kind Of Girl"      w. m. Leslie Bricusse
• "The Passenger's Always Right" w. Leslie Bricusse (born 29 January 1931) is a British lyricist and composer m. Noel Coward from the musical Sail Away
• "Pocketful Of Miracles"     w. Sir Noël Peirce Coward ( 16 December 1899 26 March 1973) was an English Actor, Playwright Sail Away is a musical with a book music and lyrics by Noël Coward. Sammy Cahn m. Sammy Cahn ( June 18, 1913 &ndash January 15, 1993) was a 4-time Academy Award -winning American lyricist songwriter Jimmy Van Heusen from the film Pocketful of Miracles
• "Running Scared" w. Jimmy Van Heusen ( January 26, 1913 - February 7, 1990) was an American Composer. Pocketful of Miracles is a 1961 film that was the last to be directed by Frank Capra. " Running Scared " is a 1961 American pop song written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson and sung by Orbison m. Joe Melson & Roy Orbison
• "Speedy Gonzales" w. Joe Melson (born May 1935 is an American Singer and a BMI award winning Songwriter. Roy Kelton Orbison ( April 23 1936 &ndash December 6 1988) nicknamed "The Big O" was an influential Grammy Award -winning Speedy Gonzales, "the fastest mouse in all Mexico " is an animated cartoon Mouse from the Warner Brothers Looney Tunes m David Hess, Buddy Kaye & Ethel Lee
• "Ten Girls Ago" w. Diane Lampert m. Sammy Fain
• "Tower of Strength" w. Bob Hilliard m. Bob Hilliard (28 January 1918 - 1 February 1971 was an American Lyricist, born in New York. Burt Bacharach
• "A Walk On The Wild Side" w. Burt Bacharach (ˈbækəræk born May 12, 1928) is an American Pianist and Composer. Mack David m. Mack David ( July 5, 1912 - December 30, 1993) was an American lyricist and songwriter best known for his work in film and television in the Elmer Bernstein
• "When The Girl In Your Arms Is The Girl In Your Heart" w. Elmer Bernstein ( April 4 1922 - 18 August 2004) was an Academy and two-time Golden Globe award winning American m. Roy Bennett & Sid Tepper from the film The Young Ones
• "Why Do The Wrong People Travel?" w. Sid Tepper is an American songwriter best known for his collaborations with Roy C m. Noel Coward from the musical Sail Away
• "The Young Ones" w. Sir Noël Peirce Coward ( 16 December 1899 26 March 1973) was an English Actor, Playwright Sail Away is a musical with a book music and lyrics by Noël Coward. Roy Bennett m. Roy Leslie Bennett (born February 16 1957) is a white Zimbabwean politician who is a former member of the House of Assembly of Zimbabwe for the Sid Tepper from the film The Young Ones

Classical music

• Samuel Adler - Symphony No. Sid Tepper is an American songwriter best known for his collaborations with Roy C Samuel Hans Adler (born March 4, 1928) is an American ( German -born Composer and conductor. 3
• Niels Viggo Bentson - Concerto No. 2 for violin and orchestra
• Earle Brown - Available Forms I
• Mario Davidovsky - Electronic Study No. Earle Brown ( Lunenburg Massachusetts, December 26, 1926 &ndash Rye New York, July 2, 2002) was an American composer Mario Davidovsky (born March 4, 1934) is an Argentine - American Composer. 1
• Mario Davidovsky - Piano 1961 for orchestra
• Alun Hoddinott - Concerto for Piano, Winds and Percussion
• György Ligeti - Atmosphères for Orchestra
• Luigi Nono - Intolleranza
• Dmitri Shostakovich - Symphony No. 12 D minor, Op. 112 "The Year 1917"
• Edgard Varèse - Nocturnal

Opera

• Jean Françaix - La Princesse de Clèves
• Vittorio Giannini - The Harvest
• Robert Ward - The Crucible
• Grace Williams - The Parlour

Musical theater

• Carnival! (Music and Lyrics: Bob Merrill Book: Michael Stewart). Mario Davidovsky (born March 4, 1934) is an Argentine - American Composer. Alun Hoddinott CBE ( August 11, 1929 &ndash March 12, 2008) was the first Welsh Composer of Classical Luigi Nono ( January 29, 1924 – May 8, 1990) was an Italian Avant-garde Composer of Classical music Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich ( Russian: ru Дмитрий Дмитриевич Шостакович ( &ndash 9 August 1975 was a Russian Composer Dmitri Shostakovich composed his Symphony No 12 in D minor, Op WikipediaWikiProject Composers#Lead section --> Edgard Victor Achille Charles Varèse, whose name was also spelled Edgar Varèse Jean René Désiré Françaix ( May 23, 1912, Le Mans &ndash September 25 1997, Paris) was a French neoclassical Vittorio Giannini ( October 19, 1903 &ndash November 28, 1966) was an neoromantic American Composer of operas Robert Ward (born September 13, 1917 in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American Composer. The Crucible is an English language Opera written by Robert Ward based on the play The Crucible by Arthur Miller Grace Mary Williams ( February 19, 1906 - February 10, 1977) was a Welsh composer Carnival! is a 1961 musical with book by Michael Stewart and music and lyrics by Bob Merrill, starring Anna Maria Alberghetti Bob Merrill ( May 17 1921 - February 17 1998) was an American Songwriter, theatrical Composer and Michael Stewart ( August 1 1924 &ndash September 20 1987) was an American Playwright and Librettist. Broadway production opened at the Imperial Theatre on April 13 and ran for 719 performances
• Do-Re-Mi     London production opened at the Prince Of Wales Theatre on October 12 and ran for 169 performances
• Donnybrook! Broadway production opened at the 46th Street Theatre on May 18 and ran for 68 performances. Broadway theater, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 39 large professional theaters with 500 seats or more located For other uses see Imperial Theatre. The Imperial Theatre is a legitimate Broadway theatre located at 249 West 45th Street Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople "Do-Re-Mi" is a Show tune from the 1959 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The Sound of Music. The Prince of Wales Theatre is a West End theatre on Coventry Street, near Leicester Square in the City of Westminster. Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. Donnybrook! is a musical from 1961, with music and lyrics by Johnny Burke and book by Robert E The Richard Rodgers Theatre, in New York City, was built by Irwin Chanin in 1925 Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine.
• The Fantasticks     London production opened at the Apollo Theatre on September 7 and ran for 44 performances
• How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying (Music and Lyrics: Frank Loesser Book: Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstein and Willie Gilbert) - Broadway production opened at the 46th Street Theatre on October 14 and ran for 1417 performances. The Fantasticks is a 1960 musical with music by Harvey Schmidt and lyrics by Tom Jones. Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is a musical with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Abe Burrows, Jack Frank Henry Loesser ( June 29, 1910, New York City – July 26, 1969, New York City) was an American Abe Burrows ( December 18, 1910 &ndash May 17, 1985) was an American humorist author and director for Radio and Jack B Weinstein (born 1921 Kansas) is a United States federal judge in the Eastern District of New York. Willie Gilbert ( 24 February 1916 &ndash 2 December[[ 980]] was an American author and playwright The Richard Rodgers Theatre, in New York City, was built by Irwin Chanin in 1925 Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces
• Kwamina     Broadway production opened at the 54th Street Theatre on October 23 and ran for 32 performances
• Milk and Honey     Broadway production opened at the Martin Beck Theatre on October 10 and ran for 543 performances
• The Music Man London production opened at the Adelphi Theatre on March 16. Kwamina is a musical which originally debuted on Broadway on October 23 1961 at the 54th Street Theatre and ran for 32 performances ending on November 18 Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Milk and Honey is a musical with a book by Don Appell and music and lyrics by Jerry Herman. Al_Hirschfeld_Theatre_ticket_box_NYCjpg|thumb|Ticket booth]]The Al Hirschfeld Theatre is a legitimate theatre located at 302 West 45th Street in midtown- Manhattan. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated The Music Man is a musical with book music and lyrics by Meredith Willson. The Adelphi Theatre is a 1500-seat West End theatre, located on the Strand in the City of Westminster. Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king Starring Van Johnson, Patricia Lambert, Ruth Kettlewell and Denis Waterman. Charles "Van" Johnson (born August 25, 1916) is an American film and television actor and dancer Ruth Kettlewell (1913&ndash2007 was a noted English actress who by her own admission was a “character bag” that is a recognisable face to regular TV watchers but not Dennis Waterman (born February 24 1948 in Clapham, London) is an English Actor and Singer, best known for
• Salad Days (Julian Slade) - London revival at Prince's Theatre
• Sail Away     Broadway production opened at the Broadhurst Theatre on October 3 and ran for 167n performances
• The Sentimental Bloke (Music: Albert Arlen Lyrics: Nancy Brown, Albert Arlen, Lloyd Thomson and C. J. Dennis Book: Lloyd Thomson and Nancy Brown) Melbourne production opened at the Comedy Theatre on November 4. "Salad days" is an Idiomatic expression referring to a youthful time accompanied by the inexperience enthusiasm idealism innocence or indiscretion that one Julian Penkivil Slade ( 28 May 1930 &ndash 17 June, 2006) was an English writer of Musical theatre best-known for the show The Shaftesbury Theatre is a West End Theatre, located on Shaftesbury Avenue, in the London Borough of Camden. Sail Away is a musical with a book music and lyrics by Noël Coward. The Broadhurst Theatre is a legitimate Broadway theatre located at 235 West 44th Street in midtown Manhattan. Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's The Sentimental Bloke ( 1919) is an Australian Silent film based on the 1915 Australian poem The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke Clarence Michael James Stanislaus Dennis, better known as C J Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani
• The Sound Of Music (Music: Richard Rodgers Lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein II Book: Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse) - London production opened at the Palace Theatre and ran for 2385 performances. The Sound of Music is a musical with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and a book by Howard Lindsay Oscar Hammerstein II (ˈhæmɚstaɪn (born Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein) ( July 12, 1895 – August 23, 1960) was Howard Lindsay ( March 29, 1889 - February 11, 1968) was a Broadway producer, Playwright, Librettist Russel Crouse ( February 20, 1893 – April 3, 1966) was a US The Palace Theatre, is a West End theatre in the City of Westminster.
• Stop the World - I Want to Get Off (Music, Lyrics and Book: Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse) -London production opened at the Queen's Theatre on July 20 and ran for 485 performances. Stop the World - I Want to Get Off is a musical with a book music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley. Anthony George Newley ( September 24, 1931 &ndash April 14, 1999) was an English Actor, Singer and Leslie Bricusse (born 29 January 1931) is a British lyricist and composer The Queen's Theatre is a West End theatre located in Shaftesbury Avenue in the City of Westminster. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold
• Subways Are for Sleeping ( Music: Jule Styne Lyrics and Book: Adolph Green & Betty Comden. Jule Styne ( December 31, 1905 &ndash September 20, 1994) was a British -born American Songwriter especially Adolph Green ( December 2, 1914 October 23, 2002) was an American Lyricist and Playwright who with long-time Betty Comden ( May 3 1917 November 23 2006) along with Adolph Green (1914 2002 was one-half of the musical duo Comden and Green Broadway production opened at the St. James Theatre on December 27 and ran for 205 performances. The St James Theatre is located at 246 W 44th St Broadway, New York City, New York. Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the
• Wildest Dreams     London production opened at the Vaudeville Theatre on August 3 and ran for 76 performances

Musical films

• Babes in Toyland
• Blue Hawaii starring Elvis Presley, Joan Blackman, Angela Lansbury and Pamela Austin. Wildest Dreams is the ninth solo album by Tina Turner, released on Parlophone / Virgin in 1996, which went double Platinum This article discusses a performance space For the theatrical genre please see Vaudeville. Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Babes in Toyland is a 1961 Christmas Musical film in Technicolor, directed by Jack Donohue, produced by Blue Hawaii is a 1961 Musical film set in the state of Hawaii and starring Elvis Presley. Joan Blackman (born May 18, 1938 in San Francisco California) is an American actress Angela Brigid Lansbury, CBE (born October 16, 1925) is an English Golden Globe Award and Tony Award winning Actress Directed by Norman Taurog. Norman Rae Taurog ( February 23, 1899 - April 7, 1981) was an Academy Award -winning American film director born in Chicago
• Flower Drum Song
• West Side Story
• The Young Ones

Births

• January 13 - Suggs, Madness
• January 14 - Mike Tramp, White Lion
• January 27 - Gillian Gilbert, New Order
• January 29 - Eddie Jackson, Queensrÿche
• January 31 - Lloyd Cole
• February 8 - Vince Neil, Mötley Crüe
• February 10 - Robbie Neville
• February 13
  • Henry Rollins, punk/rock vocalist and spoken word performer
  • cEvin Key, musician
• February 16 - Andy Taylor, Duran Duran
• March 2 - Simone Young
• March 20 - Slim Jim Phantom, The Stray Cats
• April 1 - Mark White, ABC
• April 2 - Keren Woodward, Bananarama
• April 6 - Gene Eugene, actor, lead singer of Adam Again
• April 28 - Roland Gift, Fine Young Cannibals
• May 17 - Enya Eithne Ni Bhraonain
• May 29 - Melissa Etheridge
• June 4 - Eldra DeBarge, DeBarge
• June 6 - Tom Araya, Slayer
• June 14 - Boy George, Culture Club
• June 18 - Alison Moyet
• June 22 - Jimmy Somerville
• June 24 - Curt Smith, Tears for Fears
• June 26 - Terri Nunn, Berlin
• June 27 - Margo Timmons, Cowboy Junkies
• June 29 - Greg Hetson, Bad Religion
• July 2 - Paul Geary, Extreme
• July 22 - Keith Sweat, R&B/Soul singer
• July 24 - Gary Cherone, Extreme
• July 24 - Rob Dorn, Vocalist, Recording Artist, Performer
• August 2
  • Apollina
  • Pete de Freitas, drum player of Liverpool's band Echo & The Bunnymen (m. Flower Drum Song is a 1961 film adaptation of the 1958 Broadway musical play Flower Drum Song, written by composer Richard Rodgers West Side Story is a 1961 film directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins. Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Graham McPherson (born on 13 January 1961 in Hastings) better known as Suggs, is an English Singer, actor former radio DJ and TV personality Madness are an English pop / Ska band from Camden Town, London, that formed in 1976 Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Mike Tramp (Born Michael Trampenau January 14, 1961) is a Danish singer and songwriter who is best known for his work with the hard rock bands This article is about the band for the big cats see White lion. Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Gillian Gilbert (born Gillian Lesley Gilbert, 27 January 1961 in Macclesfield, Cheshire, England) is a British New Order are an English rock group formed in 1980 by Bernard Sumner ( vocals, Guitars Synthesizers, Peter Hook Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Eddie Jackson (born January 29, 1961 in Robstown Texas) is the bass guitarist for the Progressive metal band Queensrÿche. Queensrÿche (ˈkwiːnzraɪk is an American heavy metal / Progressive metal band formed in 1981 in Bellevue Washington. Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes Lloyd Cole (born January 31, 1961) is a Singer and Songwriter, known for his role as lead singer of Lloyd Cole and the Commotions Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Vincent Neil Wharton (born February 8, 1961) is the lead singer for American Glam metal band Mötley Crüe. Mötley Crüe ( IPA pronunciation: /'mɒtliː Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Robbie Nevil (born Robert S Nevil 2 October 1958, in Los Angeles California) is an American pop Singer-songwriter / Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Henry Rollins (born February 13 1961 as Henry Lawrence Garfield) is an American singer-songwriter Spoken word Artist, Stand-up comedian, author cEvin Key (pronounced "Kevin Key" or "Seven Key" is the pseudonym of Kevin William Crompton (born February 13, 1961) who was a founding Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Andy Taylor (born 16 February 1961 is an English Guitarist, Singer, and Songwriter, best known as a member of Duran Duran and Duran Duran are an English Pop rock band famous for a long series of popular singles, albums and vivid Music videos for which they've won two Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Simone Margaret Young AM (born 2 March 1961 in Sydney is an Australian conductor, particularly well known for her work in Opera. Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. Slim Jim Phantom (b James McDonnell 20 March 1961 is the drummer for the Stray Cats. The Stray Cats are a Rockabilly band formed in 1979 by guitarist/vocalist Brian Setzer (Bloodless Pharaohs/ Brian Setzer Orchestra) with Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Mark Wells White (born March 17 1940) is an American lawyer who served as the forty-third Governor of Texas from 1983 - 1987 ABC are an English pop band that charted ten UK and five US Top 40 singles between 1981 and 1990 Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Keren Jane Woodward (born 2 April 1961 Bristol, England) is an English pop Singer and Songwriter from the girl Bananarama are an English Girl group who have had success on the Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Gene "Eugene" Andrusco ( April 6, 1961 – March 20, 2000) was a Canadian born Actor, Record producer Adam Again was a rock band led by Vocalist Gene Eugene, with Riki Michele on vocals Paul Valadez on bass, Jon Knox Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title Roland Gift (born Roland Lee Gift, 28 May 1961 Birmingham, England) is a British Actor and Musician. Fine Young Cannibals were a British band best known for their 1989 hits " She Drives Me Crazy " and " Good Thing " Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Enya (born Eithne Patricia Ní Bhraonáin on May 17 1961, Gaoth Dobhair, County Donegal, Ireland, sometimes presented in Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Melissa Lou Etheridge (born May 29, 1961, in Leavenworth, Kansas) is an Academy Award -winning and two-time Grammy Award Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. DeBarge was an American Music group, whose repertoire included R&B, soul, Funk, and later gospel. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Tom Araya (born Tomás Enrique Araya June 6, 1961 in Viña del Mar, Chile Araya's older brother played the Guitar Slayer is an American Thrash metal band founded by Guitarists Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King in Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the Boy George (born George Alan O'Dowd 14 June 1961 in Eltham London) is an English Singer-songwriter, who was part of the English New Culture Club were a Grammy Award -winning British pop group that formed in the early 1980s Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Alison Moyet (born Genevieve Alison Jane Moyet on 18 June 1961 is an English pop Singer-songwriter noted for her Bluesy voice. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Jimmy Somerville (born June 22, 1961) is a Scottish pop singer born and raised in Glasgow. Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Curt Smith (born June 24 1961, Bath, Somerset) is an English Singer, Bassist, Synthesizer player Tears for Fears (sometimes informally abbreviated to TFF are Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Terri Nunn (born June 26, 1961 in Los Angeles California, US) is an American Singer and Actress. Berlin is an American new wave band featuring lead singer Terri Nunn. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Cowboy Junkies are a Canadian Country music and Alternative rock band Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Greg Hetson (born June 29 1961) is an American guitarist He was born in Brooklyn New York and has lived in Los Angeles California Bad Religion is an American Punk rock band founded in Southern California in 1980 by Jay Bentley (bass Greg Graffin (vocals Brett Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Paul Geary (born 24 July 1961, Medford, Massachusetts) was once the Drummer for the Funk metal band, Extreme Extreme is an American rock band that achieved popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Keith Sweat (born Keith Sweat please see [[TalkKeith Sweat]] on July 22, 1961) in Harlem New York, is an American R&B / Soul music is a Music genre that combines Rhythm and blues and Gospel music, originating in the United States. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Gary Cherone (born July 26, 1961) is an American rock Singer-songwriter. Extreme is an American rock band that achieved popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Pete Louis Vincent de Freitas ( 2 August 1961 – 14 June 1989) was a Musician and producer, best known as a Drummer 1989)
• August 8
  • Rikki Rockett, Poison
  • The Edge, guitarist for the rock band U2
• August 10 - Jon Farriss, INXS
• August 22 - Roland Orzabal, Tears for Fears
• August 23 - Dean DeLeo, Stone Temple Pilots
• August 23 - Mark Bedford, Madness
• September 6 - Pål Waaktaar, a-ha
• September 7 - Jean-Yves Thibaudet, pianist
• September 12 - Mylène Farmer, Megastar in French and Europe
• September 13 - Dave Mustaine, Megadeth
• October 9 - Kurt Neumann, The BoDeans
• October 10 - Martin Kemp, Spandau Ballet
• October 18 - Wynton Marsalis
• October 29 - Randy Jackson, The Jacksons
• October 31 - Larry Mullen, drummer for the rock band U2
• November 2 - k.d. lang
• November 4 - Daron Hagen, classical and opera composer
• November 5 - David Bryson, Counting Crows
• November 8 - Leif Garrett
• December 17 - Sarah Dallin, Bananarama
• Christophe Rousset, harpsichordist

Deaths

• January - Margaret Balfour, mezzo-soprano
• January 13 - Blanche Ring, US singer and actress
• February 4 - Alphonse Picou, jazz musician
• February 7 - Noah Lewis, jug band musician
• February 20 - Percy Grainger, pianist and composer
• March 3 - Paul Wittgenstein, pianist
• March 6 - George Formby, English Music hall comedian, singer & songwriter and ukulele player extraordinaire
• March 8 - Sir Thomas Beecham, conductor
• March 9 - Wilber Sweatman, jazz musician and composer
• April 2 - Wallingford Riegger, composer
• April 29
  • Cisco Houston, folk singer
  • Miff Mole, jazz trombonist and bandleader
• May 29 - Uuno Klami, composer
• June 6 - Art Gillham, songwriter
• July 6 - Scott LaFaro, jazz bassist
• August 15 - Stick McGhee, guitarist
• August 24 - Clarice Vance, "the Southern singer"
• September 26 - Bulbul, singer
• September 27 - Peter Dawson, bass-baritone
• October 11 - Chico Marx, comedian and pianist
• October 13 - Maya Deren, dancer and choreographer
• October 20 - Sylvia Rexach, singer and composer
• November 1 - Joan McCracken, dancer
• December 20 - Moss Hart, musical theatre librettist
• date unknown - York Bowen, pianist and composer
• date unknown - Maurice Delage, pianist and composer
• date unknown - Elmer Diktonius, composer and poet
• date unknown - Morton Harvey, vaudeville entertainer
• date unknown - Ernest Ka'ai, ukulele virtuoso
• date unknown - Méi Lánfāng, Chinese opera performer
• date unknown - Marguerite Monnot, songwriter
• date unknown - Heddle Nash, operatic tenor
• date unknown - Boris Ord, organist and choirmaster

Awards

Grammy Awards

• Grammy Awards of 1961

Eurovision Song Contest

• Eurovision Song Contest 1961

Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Richard Allan Ream (born 8 August 1961) better known by the Stage name Rikki Rockett, is an American Drummer best Poison is an American Hard rock band that achieved great success and popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s David Howell Evans (born 8 August 1961 in Barking, East London) more widely known by his Moniker The Edge, is a Musician known best Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Jonathon James Farriss (born 10 August, 1961) is the drummer for the Australian rock band INXS. INXS (pronounced "in excess" are an Australian rock and New Wave group Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Roland Jaime Orzabal de la Quintana (born 22 August 1961) is a British Musician, Songwriter and Record producer. Tears for Fears (sometimes informally abbreviated to TFF are Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire Dean DeLeo (born August 23, 1961 in Glen Ridge New Jersey) is an American Guitarist for the rock band Stone Temple Pilots Stone Temple Pilots (commonly referred to as " STP " is a Grammy Award -winning American rock band consisting of Scott Weiland Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire Mark Bedford (born Mark William Bedford 24 August 1961, London) nicknamed 'Bedders' is a bass guitarist and youngest member of the British Madness are an English pop / Ska band from Camden Town, London, that formed in 1976 Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Paul Waaktaar-Savoy (born September 6, 1961, Oslo) His birth name is Pål Waaktaar Gamst. a-ha is a band from Norway. They initially rose to fame during the 1980s but have had continued success in the 1990s and 2000s Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Jean-Yves Thibaudet (born 7 September 1971) is a French Pianist born in Lyon, France to non-professional musical parents Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Mylène Farmer born Mylène Jeanne Gautier (12 September 1961 in Montreal, Canada is a French Singer, Songwriter, occasional Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September David Scott Mustaine (born September 13, 1961 in La Mesa, California USA) is the lead/rhythm Guitarist, Songwriter Megadeth is an American heavy metal band led by founder front man guitarist and songwriter Dave Mustaine. Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Kurt Neumann ( 5 April 1898, Nuremberg, Germany - 21 August 1958, Los Angeles) was a Jewish Hollywood The BoDeans are a Rock and roll and Roots rock band formed in Waukesha Wisconsin in 1983 by Kurt Neumann (vocals & electric guitar and Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Martin Kemp may refer to Martin Kemp (entertainer, the British musician and actor Martin Kemp (art historian, Professor of the Spandau Ballet were a popular British band in the 1980s Initially inspired by a mixture of Funk and Synthpop, the group eventually mellowed into a Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Wynton Learson Marsalis (b October 18, 1961) is an American Trumpeter and Composer. Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II Steven Randall "Randy" Jackson (born October 29 1961 in Gary Indiana) is an American Singer and Musician The Jackson 5 (also spelled The Jackson Five or The Jackson 5ive, and later known as The Jacksons) was an American popular music Family Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Lawrence Joseph "Larry" Mullen Jr (born 31 October 1961 in Artane, Dublin, Ireland is the Drummer for the Irish rock band Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 kd lang, OC (born Kathryn Dawn Lang, November 2, 1961) is a Grammy Award -winning Canadian Singer and Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Daron Aric Hagen (born November 4, 1961, in Milwaukee Wisconsin) is an American Composer of Contemporary classical music Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) David Bryson, (born 5 November 1961) is a Guitarist and vocalist for Counting Crows. Counting Crows is a Rock band originating from Berkeley California. Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Leif Garrett (born Leif Per Nervik on November 8, 1961) is an American Singer and Actor of Norwegian descent Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Sara Elizabeth Dallin (born 17 December 1961 in Bristol, England) is an English Singer and Songwriter Bananarama are an English Girl group who have had success on the Christophe Rousset (born 1961) is a French Harpsichordist and conductor, specializing in the performance of Baroque music on This article is about the English singer Another Margaret Balfour was the mother of Robert Louis Stevenson. Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Blanche Ring ( April 24 1871, Boston Massachusetts – January 13 1961, Santa Monica California) was an American singer Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Alphonse Floristan Picou ( October 19, 1878 – February 4, 1961) was an important very early Jazz Clarinetist who also Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince Noah Lewis (born September 3, 1895 in Henning Tennessee, died February 7, 1961) was an American Jug band Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment George Percy Grainger (8 July 1882&ndash20 February 1961 was an Australian born Composer, Pianist and champion of the Saxophone and the Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Paul Wittgenstein ( May 11, 1887 &ndash March 3, 1961) was an Austrian born Pianist. Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of George Formby may refer to George Formby Jr, banjolele player singer and comedian 1904 - 1961 George Formby Sr Music hall is a form of British theatrical Entertainment which was popular between 1850 and 1960 The ukulele (ˌjʉːkəˈlɛɪli from ʻukulele /ˌʔukuˈlele/ variantly spelled ukelele (particularly in the UK) or alternatively abbreviated uke Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Sir Thomas Beecham 2nd Baronet, CH (29 April 1879 &ndash 8 March 1961 was a British conductor and Impresario. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Wilbur C Sweatman ( Brunswick Missouri, February 7 1882 - New York City, March 9, 1961) was an African-American Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Wallingford Constantine Riegger ( April 29 1885 - April 2 1961) was a prolific American music composer well known for orchestral and Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Gilbert Vandine 'Cisco' Houston ( August 18, 1918 – April 29, Irving Milfred Mole, better known as Miff Mole ( 11 March, 1898 &ndash 29 April, 1961) was a Jazz Trombonist Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Uuno Klami ( 20 September 1900 &ndash 29 May 1961) was a Finnish composer Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Art Gillham, ( January 1, 1895 in St Louis, Missouri – June 6, 1961 in Atlanta, Georgia) was a Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Rocco Scott LaFaro ( April 3, 1936 – July 6, 1961) was an influential jazz bassist. Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Granville "Stick" Henely McGhee ( March 23 1917 – August 15 1961) was an American Guitarist ( Brownie McGhee Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Clarice Vance neé Clara Ella Black ( March 14, 1871 - August 24, 1961) "The Southern Singer" was an American Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Bulbul, born Murtuza Rza oglu Mammadov ( 22 June 1897, Khanbagi – 26 September 1961, Baku) was a famous Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again Peter Dawson ( 31 January 1882 - 27 September 1961) was an Australian Bass-baritone who gained worldwide renown and Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Leonard Marx, known as Chico, ( March 22, 1887 &ndash October 11, 1961) was one of the Marx Brothers. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Maya Deren ( April 29, 1917, Kiev – October 13, 1961, New York City) born Eleanora Derenkowsky, was an Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Sylvia Rexach ( January 22, 1922 &ndash October 20, 1961) was a Poetess Singer and Composer of boleros Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Joan McCracken ( December 31, 1917 – November 1, 1961) was an American dancer actress and comedian who became famous for her role as Silvie Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor. Moss Hart ( October 24 1904 &ndash December 20 1961) was an American Playwright and director of plays and Musical Edwin York Bowen ( February 22, 1884 – November 11, 1961) was an English composer and pianist Maurice Delage (1879&ndash1961 was a French Composer and Pianist. Elmer Rafael Diktonius (1896 &ndash September 23, 1961) was a Finnish Poet and Composer, who wrote in both Swedish and Morton Harvey (1886- August 15 1961 was an American Vaudeville performer and singer who had a moderately successful recording career during the 1910s Ernest Ka'ai (1881-1961 was an Ukulele virtuoso responsible for making the ukulele an indispensable instrument in the typical Hawaiian ensemble Marguerite Monnot ( 28 May, 1903 - 12 October, 1961) was a French songwriter and composer best known for having written many of the songs Heddle Nash (b 1894 d 14 August 1961 was an English Tenor from London Boris Ord (born Bernhard Ord) was Organist and choirmaster of King's College Cambridge between 1929 and 1957 though Harold Darke The third Grammy Awards were held in 1961. They recognized musical accomplishments by the performers for the year 1960. The Eurovision Song Contest 1961 was the sixth Eurovision Song Contest.

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