Thursday March 09, 1961: on this day

March 09, 1961 was the 68th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is March 09, 1961 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on March 09, 1961, who was born and died on March 09, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 09, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Pony Time by Chubby Checker), movies (e.g. Operation Eichmann, directed by R.G. Springsteen), TV series (e.g. The Treasure Seekers) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 9th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 09, 1961?


March 09, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 68th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 09, 1961 can also be written as 3/9/1961 in the US and as 9/3/1961 in UK and Europe.

March 09, 1961 in March 1961 calendar

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March 09, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 09, 1961:

  • 1st animal returned from space, dog named blackie aboard sputnik 9
  • Sputnik 9 successfully launches, carrying a human dummy nicknamed ivan ivanovich, and demonstrating that soviet union was ready to begin human spaceflight.
  • Supremes release i want a guy andnever again
  • Mine cave-in in japan kills 72.

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March 09, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 9th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 09, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 09, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on March 9th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 09, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 09, 1961 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 09, 1961 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on March 09, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 12:11 am and setting at 11:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 02, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Apr 01, 1961.

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Who was born on March 09, 1961?


Famous people born on March 09, 1961:

  • Fernando Ramos

    Renowned journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Marianne Basler

    Actress of french/belgian origin from switzerland.

  • Darrell Walker

    American basketball coach and player.

  • Rick Steiner

    American wrestler.

  • Grahame Grieve

    Known for his work in developing the HL7 FHIR standard.

  • Mike Leach

    American football coach and player.

  • Camryn Manheim

    Actress.

  • Carol Fyfe

    The prince arthur pub is managed by a scottish manager, located near euston station in london.

  • Baek Jong-chul
  • Aldo Canti
  • Lino Straulino
  • John Friedberg
  • Guillermo Vecchio
  • Antonella Marino
  • Juan Luis Rascón Ortega
  • Robert Rechsteiner

Whose famous birthday is on March 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 9th:

  • Raul Julia
    Raul Julia

    Raul Julia was a Puerto Rican actor known for his roles in films like 'The Addams Family' and 'Kiss of the Spider Woman.

  • Juliette Binoche
    Juliette Binoche

    French actress, dancer and painter.

  • Bow Wow
    Bow Wow

    Bow wow, born shad moss, is an american rapper and actor known for his early success in the music industry and his roles in films like 'like...

  • Brittany Snow
    Brittany Snow

    Brittany snow is an american actress known for her roles in the pitch perfect film series and the tv show american dreams.

  • Ornella Muti
    Ornella Muti

    Italian actress, debuting at 16 years old.

  • Matthew Gray Gubler
    Matthew Gray Gubler

    Matthew gray gubler is an american actor known for his role as dr.

  • Oscar Isaac
    Oscar Isaac

    Oscar isaac is a guatemalan-american actor known for his roles in films such as inside llewyn davis, ex machina, and the star wars sequel...

  • Shannon Leto
    Shannon Leto

    American actor and drummer (30 seconds to mars).

  • Kerr Smith
    Kerr Smith

    American actor.

  • Jean Louisa Kelly
    Jean Louisa Kelly

    American actress.

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March 09, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 63 years 1 month old,

or 757 months and 10 days old,

or 3293 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23052 days old,

if you were born on March 09, 1961.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 09, 1961?

There are 324 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 9th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 09, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 09, 1961.

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March 09, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 09, 1961:

  • Charlot Brooks

    American politician and Governor of Missouri.

  • Luigi Baldi
  • Cezar Petrescu
  • Wilbur Sweatman

What famous deaths happened on March 9th?

Famous deaths on March 9th:

  • Robert Horton
    Robert Horton

    American actor best known for his role on the tv series "wagon train" (1957-1961).

  • Faye Emerson
    Faye Emerson

    American actress seen on early tv.

  • George Burns
    George Burns

    American comedian, actor, and vaudeville singer-and-dancer, gracie allen teamed up with him in 1925 to start a long career on tv, radio, and...

  • Charlis Bukowski

    Controversial poet and novelist known for his raw and gritty writing.

  • Emmalise Monet

    Emmalise Monet was a French Impressionist painter and the daughter of the renowned artist Claude Monet.

  • Rhodie Allen

    Renowned Hollywood actor known for his roles in classic films.

  • Kimon Frederik

    Renowned Greek painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Lovel ock

    Renowned geologist known for his work on the theory of plate tectonics.

  • Andersson Johannes

    Swedish zoologist who made significant contributions to the study of mammals.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 9th

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March 09, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 09, 1961:

  • Belize - Baron Bliss Day.

Saints celebrated on March 09, 1961:

  • Saint Frances of Rome.
  • Saint Gregory of Nyssa
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March 09, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 09, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 6th and March 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 09, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 09, 1961 was Pony Time by Chubby Checker, according to the music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

March 09, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 09, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 6th and March 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Pony Time
  2. - Surrender
  3. - Wheels
  4. - Don't Worry
  5. - Where The Boys Are

March 09, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 09, 1961 was Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

March 09, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 09, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 6th and March 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes
  2. - Are You Sure
  3. - Wooden Heart
  4. - Theme For A Dream
  5. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?

March 09, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 09, 1961 was Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson), according to the R&B music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

March 09, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 09, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 6th and March 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Shop Around
  2. - Pony Time
  3. - All In My Mind
  4. - At Last
  5. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow

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March 09, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 09, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Operation Eichmann

Operation Eichmann

Release year: 1961

Directed by: R.G. Springsteen

Starring: Werner Klemperer, Ruta Lee, Donald Buka, Barbara Turner

Posse from Hell

Posse from Hell

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Herbert Coleman

Starring: Audie Murphy, John Saxon, Zohra Lampert, Vic Morrow

Reptilicus

Reptilicus

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Sidney W. Pink

Starring: Bent Mejding, Asbjørn Andersen, Povl Wøldike, Ann Smyrner

Country: United States of America

The Canadians

The Canadians

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Burt Kennedy

Starring: Robert Ryan, John Dehner, Torin Thatcher, Burt Metcalfe

Gold of the Seven Saints

Gold of the Seven Saints

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

Starring: Clint Walker, Roger Moore, Letícia Román, Robert Middleton

Country: United States of America

March 09, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 09, 1961 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Treasure Seekers

The Treasure Seekers

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Juliet May

Happily Ever After

Happily Ever After

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Yvan Attal

Boomerang

Boomerang

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Reginald Hudlin

An Enemy of the People

An Enemy of the People

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Satyajit Ray

Cover Girl

Cover Girl

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Charles Vidor

March 09, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 09, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Chess Players by Frances Parkinson Keyes

The Chess Players

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The Chess Players is an historical novel that is based on Paul Morphy's life. He is widely regarded as the first champion of chess in the world and perhaps the greatest chess player.

In A Summer Season by Elizabeth Taylor

In A Summer Season

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He said to her, "You taste of rain," and he kissed her. He thought contentedly that "people say I married her because she has money." For the moment, he was full of self-respect for loving her.

A Sense Of Values by Sloan Wilson

A Sense Of Values

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A SENSE OF VALUES

Pomp And Circumstance by Noel Coward

Pomp And Circumstance

By:

The first novel by the author, a hilarious comedy with absurd dialogue and bizarre situations. This is a wonderfully funny story about the manners and customs of a tropical island.

The Snake Has All The Lines by Jean Kerr

The Snake Has All The Lines

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Humorous essays about family and theatre life.

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Who was the US President on March 09, 1961?

On March 09, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 09, 1961?

On March 09, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 09, 1961?

On March 09, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about March 9th?

March 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th day of the month of March. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on March 9th, such as:

  • 2019 - Rakhine insurgents from the arakan army attacked a post at a village in rakhine state killing nine policemen. the victims were all local recruits from the village.
  • 2018 - Media of the united kingdom: after 66 years, british music journalist magazine new musical express (nme), issues its last print edition. it has become a digital media medium.
  • 2017 - American-led intervention in syria, syrian civil war: according to the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 23 civilians were killed in air raids by the u.s.-led coalition in northern syria's village of al-matab.

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What happened in 1961?

1961 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Houston Oilers beat LA Chargers 24-16 in AFL championship game
  • Russia introduces a new ruble worth $1.11
  • Supremes signed with Motown Records

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What was the calendar for March 1961?

March 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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