Timeline Sunday 31 December 1961

Events on Sunday 31 December 1961 3

• 1958 – 1961 Working with Marlene Dietrich Worked as conductor and arranger for Marlene Dietrich's nightclub shows and tours.
• 1961 1961: Phil Hill Ferrari Hill became the first American World Champion, but his title was won amid tragedy — his teammate Wolfgang von Trips was killed at Monza in the penultimate race.
• 1961 First Major Hit Scored his first major songwriting hit with Tower of Strength for Gene McDaniels, beginning an extraordinary run of chart success.