Monday March 20, 1961: on this day

March 20, 1961 was the 79th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Monday.

Is March 20, 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 20, 1961, who was born and died on March 20, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 20, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Surrender by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. One-Eyed Jacks, directed by Marlon Brando), 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 20th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 20, 1961?


March 20, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 79th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 20, 1961 can also be written as 3/20/1961 in the US and as 20/3/1961 in UK and Europe.

March 20, 1961 in March 1961 calendar

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March 20, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 20th 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 20, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 20, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on March 20th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 20, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 20, 1961 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 20, 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 20, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 08:30 am and setting at 10:33 pm.

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 20, 1961?


Famous people born on March 20, 1961:

  • John Clark Gable
    John Clark Gable

    John clark gable is an american actor known for his work in film and television.

  • Miachel O'Leary

    Irish Fianna Fáil politician.

  • Kathryn Harrison

    American author known for her memoirs and novels.

  • Jesper Olsen

    Danish manager and footballer.

  • Sara Wheeler

    English journalist and author.

  • Ingrid Arndt-Brauer

    German politician.

  • Kathy Guadagnino in Albany

    New york, usa: lpga golfer (1985 us women's open).

  • Slim Jim

    Phantom [jim mcdonnell] - rock drummer (stray cats, "stray cat strrut").

  • John Clark Gable in Los Angeles

    California, usa; actor ("bad jim").

  • John Gable

    American family of distinction, clark gable's only son and kay spreckels, his fifth wife.

  • Slim Jim Phantom
  • Martín Lasarte
  • Susan Hough
  • Leonardo Gajo
  • Armando Cascione
  • Stefano Butti
  • Trevor Morley

Whose famous birthday is on March 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 20th:

  • Spike Lee
    Spike Lee

    Spike lee is a renowned director known for his work on films such as 'do the right thing' and 'malcolm x'.

  • Ruby Rose
    Ruby Rose

    Ruby rose is an australian model known for her work in the fashion industry and for her role as stella carlin in the tv series orange is the...

  • William Hurt
    William Hurt

    William hurt is an american actor known for his roles in acclaimed films such as 'kiss of the spider woman', 'broadcast news', and 'a...

  • Xavier Dolan
    Xavier Dolan

    Canadian french young actor and filmmaker, manuel tadros, a singer and actor of egyptian descent, was born to genevia"ve dolan and actor...

  • Holly Hunter
    Holly Hunter

    Holly hunter is a renowned american actress known for her roles in films such as the piano, broadcast news, and the incredibles.

  • Bianca Lawson
    Bianca Lawson

    Bianca lawson is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'buffy the vampire slayer' and 'pretty little liars'.

  • Christy Carlson Romano
    Christy Carlson Romano

    Christy carlson romano is an american singer and actress known for her role as ren stevens in the disney channel show 'even stevens' and as...

  • Fred Rogers
    Fred Rogers

    American children's tv host (d. 2003).

  • Kathy Ireland
    Kathy Ireland

    American model, actress, and furniture designer.

  • Carl Reiner
    Carl Reiner

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

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March 20, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 63 years and 8 days old,

or 756 months and 8 days old,

or 3288 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23019 days old,

if you were born on March 20, 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 20, 1961?

There are 357 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 20th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 20, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 20, 1961.

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March 20, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on March 20th?

Famous deaths on March 20th:

  • Fred Rogers
    Fred Rogers

    American children's tv host (d. 2003).

  • Marilyn Maxwell
    Marilyn Maxwell

    American singer and actress (d. 1972).

  • Pranish Koirala

    Renowned leader who played a key role in Nepal's democratic movement.

  • Anira Ataliba

    Renowned Brazilian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Lev Yashin

    Lev yashin was a soviet footballer known as the 'black spider' and is considered one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of the...

  • Tarig Al-Wazir

    Prominent figure in the Palestinian Liberation Organization.

  • Elford Albin

    Renowned biologist known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Athalene Lane

    Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Cova García

    Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.

  • Placida Viola

    Celebrated playwright who wrote compelling dramas.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 20th

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March 20, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 20, 1961:

  • Feast of St. Cuthbert, patron saint of Northumbria (died 704)
  • Canberra Day
  • Meat Out Day
  • International Astrology Day
  • New Year of Iranian Calendar: Norouz occurs on the vernal equinox.
  • The second day of Quinquatria in ancient Rome, held in honor of Minerva.
  • The vernal equinox usually occurs on this day.

Observances on March 20, 1961:

  • International Day of Happiness
  • French Language Day

Saints celebrated on March 20, 1961:

  • Saint Alexandra
  • Saint Herbert (died 687)
  • Saint Wulfram (d.704)
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March 20, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 20, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 20th and March 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 20, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 20, 1961 was Surrender by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.

March 20, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 20, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 20th and March 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Surrender
  2. - Pony Time
  3. - Don't Worry
  4. - Where The Boys Are
  5. - Dedicated To The One I Love

March 20, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 20, 1961 was Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.

March 20, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 20, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 20th and March 26th. 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 20, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 20, 1961 was Pony Time by Chubby Checker, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.

March 20, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 20, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 20th and March 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Pony Time
  2. - Dedicated To The One I Love
  3. - I Pity The Fool
  4. - All In My Mind
  5. - Gee Whiz (Look At His Eyes)

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March 20, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 20, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

One-Eyed Jacks

One-Eyed Jacks

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Marlon Brando

Starring: Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Pina Pellicer, Katy Jurado

Country: United States of America

Underworld U.S.A.

Underworld U.S.A.

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Samuel Fuller

Starring: Cliff Robertson, Dolores Dorn, Beatrice Kay, Paul Dubov

The Assassin

The Assassin

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Elio Petri

Starring: Marcello Mastroianni, Micheline Presle, Cristina Gaioni, Salvo Randone

Spotlight on a Murderer

Spotlight on a Murderer

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Georges Franju

Starring: Pierre Brasseur, Pascale Audret, Marianne Koch, Jean-Louis Trintignant

The Hoodlum Priest

The Hoodlum Priest

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Irvin Kershner

Starring: Don Murray, Larry Gates, Cindi Wood, Keir Dullea

March 20, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 20, 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

The Avengers

The Avengers

Release year: 1960

Written by:

Directed by: Jeremiah Chechik

Starring: Patrick Macnee

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

March 20, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 20, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Dean'S Watch by Elizabeth Goudge

The Dean'S Watch

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A compelling saga of an unlikely friendship threaded together by redemption and graceThe setting is a remote mid-nineteenth-century town in England and its grand cathedral. Adam Ayscough is the cathedral Dean. He has a deep love and respect for his …

The Snake Has All The Lines by Jean Kerr

The Snake Has All The Lines

By:

Humorous essays about family and theatre life.

Advise And Consent by Allen Drury

Advise And Consent

By:

Advice and Consent

The Last Of The Just by Andre Schwarz-Bart

The Last Of The Just

By:

Andre Schwarz-Bart's The Last of the Just was published in 16 languages and won the prestigious Prix Goncourt. It is widely considered the greatest Holocaust novel.

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.

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Who was the US President on March 20, 1961?

On March 20, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 20, 1961?

On March 20, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 20, 1961?

On March 20, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about March 20th?

March 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Disney completes the acquisition of 21st century fox from walt disney company for $71.3 billion (with the exception being the fox corporation's business, broadcasting network and sports assets).
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: according to syrian state tv sana, a rocket from rebel-held eastern ghouta struck a damascus market, killing at most 35 people. (reuters) (channel news asia). two women and 15 children were killed in an airstrike in eastern ghouta.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: a car bomb explodes in baghdad's hayy al-a'amel neighbourhood, killing at least 23 and injuring 45 more.

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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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