Songs:

• Tossin’ and Turnin’ by Bobby Lewis – It topped the charts on my Grandmother’s birthday, July 10, 1961.
• I Fall to Pieces by Patsy Cline – It topped the country charts in August, 1961.
• I Can’t Help Falling in Love With You by Elvis Presley
• Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes
• Stand by Me by Ben E. King

Dance Craze:

• The Twist

Best Selling Books

• To Kill a Mocking Bird by Harper Lee – One of my absolute favorite books

Popular TV Shows

• Gunsmoke
• Bonanza
• Dennis The Mennace
• Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color – a Sunday night family tradition

Popular Films

• 101 Dalmatians
• The Parent Trap

Fashion:

Jacqueline Kennedy – The Jackie Look

• bouffant hairdo, pillbox hats, and sleek, simple dresses

Politics and Society:

• JFK’s Presidency
• Peace Corps
• Civil Right’s Movement
  • Freedom Riders

Toys:

• Mattel introduced Ken

Pampers Disposable Diapers? I did not know that! They came in two sizes and the average cost was ten cents each. Most consumers believed the diapers were too expensive for everyday use.