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March 24, 1961 was the 83rd day of the year 1961, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Friday.
Is March 24, 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 24, 1961, who was born and died on March 24, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 24, 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 24th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 24, 1961?
- March 24, 1961: What happened on that day?
- March 24, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 24, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 24, 1961?
- March 24, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- March 24, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- March 24, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- March 24, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- March 24, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 24, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 24, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 24, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 24, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on March 24, 1961?
What day of the week was March 24, 1961?
March 24, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 83rd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 24, 1961 can also be written as 3/24/1961 in the US and as 24/3/1961 in UK and Europe.
March 24, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 24, 1961:
- New york senate approves us$55 million for a baseball stadium at flushing meadows.
- The quebec board of the french language is established.
March 24, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 24th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries 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 24, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 24, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on March 24th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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March 24, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 24, 1961 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 24, 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 24, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 11:22 am and setting at 02:05 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 24, 1961?
Famous people born on March 24, 1961:
- Dean Jones
Australian cricketer and coach (d. 2020)[217].
- Yanis Varoufakis
Greek economist and politician, greek minister of finance.
- James T Gallagher Jr in Johnstown
Pennsylvania, usa; pga golfer (1990 greater milwaukee).
- Ali Hewson
Activist.
- Maureen O'Toole
- Peter Davenport
- Alex Azzopardi
- Jorge Faggiano
- Gianīs Varoufakīs
- Franco Ciani
- Reggie Fils-Aime
- Pascual Ferry
Whose famous birthday is on March 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 24th:
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Jessica ChastainJessica chastain is a highly acclaimed movie actress known for her roles in films such as zero dark thirty and the help.
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R. Lee ErmeyR.
![Steve McQueen]()
Steve McQueenAmerican actor known for his tough-guy roles.
![Jim Parsons]()
Jim ParsonsAmerican film and television actor.
![Alyson Hannigan]()
Alyson HanniganAlyson hannigan is an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows buffy the vampire slayer and how i met your mother.
![Curtis Hanson]()
Curtis HansonAmerican screenwriter and producer of director films.
![Robert Carradine]()
Robert CarradineAmerican actor-producer.
![Tommy Trinder]()
Tommy TrinderBritish stand-up comedian who is ebullient and funny in movies, tv and radio.
![Joseph Barbera]()
Joseph BarberaAmerican cartoonist (born 1911).
![Peter Jacobson]()
Peter JacobsonAmerican actor.
March 24, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 63 years 1 month old,
or 757 months and 2 days old,
or 3292 weeks
or 23044 days old,
if you were born on March 24, 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 24, 1961?
There are 332 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 24th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 24, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 24, 1961.
March 24, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 24, 1961:
- H. C. Bailey
- Matthew Albert Hunter
What famous deaths happened on March 24th?
Famous deaths on March 24th:
![Richard Widmark]()
Richard WidmarkAmerican actor who played a psychotic killer in the 1947 film "kiss of death".
![Robert Culp]()
Robert CulpAmerican actor, stage, film, and television.
![Garry Shandling]()
Garry ShandlingAmerican comedian, writer, actor.
![John Hersey]()
John HerseyAmerican pulitzer prize-winning author hiroshima dies at the age of 78 (born in 1914).
![Sam Jaffe]()
Sam JaffeActor dr zorba ben casey dies from cancer at 93.
![Yvonne Mitchell]()
Yvonne MitchellWriter dies at 53.
- Julias Verne
French novelist known for his pioneering science fiction and adventure novels.
- Rim Banna
Palestinian singer known for her activism and cultural contributions.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 24th
March 24, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on March 24, 1961:
- World Tuberculosis Day [WHO]
- Ancient Latvia - Kazimiras Diena observed.
Observances on March 24, 1961:
- International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims
Saints celebrated on March 24, 1961:
- Saint Simeon (died 1475)
- Saint Catharine of Sweden ((died 1381)
March 24, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 24, 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 24, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 24, 1961 was Surrender by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.
March 24, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 24, 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:
- Elvis Presley - Surrender
- Chubby Checker - Pony Time
- Marty Robbins - Don't Worry
- Connie Francis - Where The Boys Are
- The Shirelles - Dedicated To The One I Love
March 24, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 24, 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 24, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 24, 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:
- The Everly Brothers - Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes
- Allisons - Are You Sure
- Elvis Presley - Wooden Heart
- Cliff Richard - Theme For A Dream
- Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
March 24, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 24, 1961 was Pony Time by Chubby Checker, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.
March 24, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 24, 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:
- Chubby Checker - Pony Time
- The Shirelles - Dedicated To The One I Love
- Bobby Bland - I Pity The Fool
- Maxine Brown - All In My Mind
- Carla Thomas - Gee Whiz (Look At His Eyes)
March 24, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 24, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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.
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Samuel Fuller
Starring: Cliff Robertson, Dolores Dorn, Beatrice Kay, Paul Dubov
The Assassin
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Elio Petri
Starring: Marcello Mastroianni, Micheline Presle, Cristina Gaioni, Salvo Randone
Spotlight on a Murderer
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Georges Franju
Starring: Pierre Brasseur, Pascale Audret, Marianne Koch, Jean-Louis Trintignant
The Hoodlum Priest
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Irvin Kershner
Starring: Don Murray, Larry Gates, Cindi Wood, Keir Dullea
March 24, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 24, 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
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Juliet May
Happily Ever After
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Yvan Attal
Boomerang
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Reginald Hudlin
An Enemy of the People
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Satyajit Ray
The Avengers
Release year: 1960
Written by: Sydney Newman
Directed by: Jeremiah Chechik
Starring: Patrick Macnee
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
March 24, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 24, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Ring Of Bright Water
By: Gavin Maxwell
The story of Gavin Maxwell and his life with otters off the west coast of Scotland was hailed as a masterpiece in 1960. It remains one of the most beloved books.
Resistance, Rebellion, And Death
By: Albert Camus
Albert Camus stated that writers cannot serve today's historians in the speech he delivered upon receiving the Nobel Prize for Literature 1957.
The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich
By: William L. Shirer
This definitive history of Hitler's rise is back in hardcover, hailed by The New York Times as "one the most important works historical of our time"
Decision At Delphi
By: Helen MacInnes
It was just another routine overseas assignment. This is what Ken Strang, a young architect from New York, thought when he was sent to Europe by a national travel magazine to draw the ruins of Greece.
Who was the US President on March 24, 1961?
On March 24, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 24, 1961?
On March 24, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on March 24, 1961?
On March 24, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about March 24th?
March 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:
- 2019 - War in afghanistan (2001 to present): ten children and three adults are killed in an american airstrike in afghanistan on saturday morning. according to preliminary findings of the united nations assistance mission, afghanistan, the family was forced from their home due to the conflict.
- 2018 - Terrorism in egypt: as a motorcade with the head of security in alexandria, egypt passes by, a bomb placed beneath a car explodes, killing at least two persons.
- 2017 - Insurgency in north caucasus: six chechen soldiers and six militants are killed in an attack at night on a russian national guard station in chechnya.
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.
