Friday March 24, 1961: on this day
About March 24th, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: New York Senate approves US$55 million for a baseball stadium at Flushing Meadows.
- Day of the week: March 24th, 1961 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Jessica Chastain, R. Lee Ermey
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Surrender by Elvis Presley
- #1 UK song: Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes by The Everly Brothers
- Popular movie: One-Eyed Jacks directed by Marlon Brando
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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?
- How old is someone born on March 24, 1961?
- 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 were the magazines covers that day?
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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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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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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:
- Jessica Chastain
Jessica chastain is a highly acclaimed movie actress known for her roles in films such as zero dark thirty and the help.
- R. Lee Ermey
R.
- Steve McQueen
American actor known for his tough-guy roles.
- Jim Parsons
American film and television actor.
- Alyson Hannigan
Alyson 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
American screenwriter and producer of director films.
- Robert Carradine
American actor-producer.
- Tommy Trinder
British stand-up comedian who is ebullient and funny in movies, tv and radio.
- Joseph Barbera
American cartoonist (born 1911).
- Peter Jacobson
American actor.
How old is someone born on March 24, 1961?
Someone born on March 24, 1961 is:
63 years 2 months old,
or 758 months and 12 days old,
or 3297 weeks and 5 days old,
or 23084 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 24, 1961?
There are 292 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 24th 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
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.
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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
American actor who played a psychotic killer in the 1947 film "kiss of death".
- Robert Culp
American actor, stage, film, and television.
- Garry Shandling
American comedian, writer, actor.
- John Hersey
American pulitzer prize-winning author hiroshima dies at the age of 78 (born in 1914).
- Sam Jaffe
Actor dr zorba ben casey dies from cancer at 93.
- Yvonne Mitchell
Writer 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.
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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:
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:
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:
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.