Wednesday March 01, 1961: on this day

March 01, 1961 was the 60th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is March 01, 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 01, 1961, who was born and died on March 01, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 01, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Pony Time by Chubby Checker), movies (e.g. Posse from Hell, directed by Herbert Coleman), 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 1st, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 01, 1961?


March 01, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 60th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 01, 1961 can also be written as 3/1/1961 in the US and as 1/3/1961 in UK and Europe.

March 01, 1961 in March 1961 calendar

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March 01, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 01, 1961:

  • Us president john kennedy establishes the peace corps.
  • Uganda becomes self-governing and holds its first elections.
  • President of the united states john f. kennedy establishes the peace corps.

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March 01, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 1st 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 01, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 01, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on March 1st, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 01, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 01, 1961 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 01, 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 01, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:06 pm and setting at 06:32 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 31, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Mar 02, 1961.

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Who was born on March 01, 1961?


Famous people born on March 01, 1961:

  • Limuel Alvarez

    Renowned physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Tomma Hawk

    Pioneer in computer graphics and virtual reality.

  • Kang Shin

    Known for contributions to computer architecture and parallel processing.

  • Moataz Bellah Abdel-Fattah

    Egyptian politician and former Minister of Investment.

  • Abdulrahim Abdullah

    Former Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia.

  • Azar Majedi

    Prominent figure in the Iranian feminist movement.

  • Johnnie Boden

    British entrepreneur who founded the clothing retailer Boden.

  • Abbas Nasir

    Abbas Nasir is a respected journalist and former editor of a leading newspaper.

  • Mike Rozier

    American football player.

  • Davis Daniel in Arlington Heights

    Illinois, usa; country singer.

  • Mike Rozier NFL halfback (Heisman Trophy-1983

    Houston texans, atlanta falcons.

  • Suat Sungur
  • Mehmed Bečirovič
  • David Cantero
  • Michelino Davico
  • Kōichi Hashiratani
  • Ralph Keyes
  • Greg Olson
  • Michael Sundin

Whose famous birthday is on March 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 1st:

  • Justin Bieber
    Justin Bieber

    Canadian singer and teenager heart-throb.

  • Lupita Nyong'o
    Lupita Nyong'o

    Lupita nyong'o is a kenyan-mexican actress known for her roles in movies such as 12 years a slave and black panther.

  • Jensen Ackles
    Jensen Ackles

    Jensen ackles is an american actor known for his role as dean winchester on the tv show supernatural.

  • Zack Snyder
    Zack Snyder

    Zack snyder is a director known for his work on superhero films such as 'man of steel' and 'justice league'.

  • Javier Bardem
    Javier Bardem

    Spanish actor.

  • Ron Howard
    Ron Howard

    American child actor, director, writer, and producer.

  • Roger Daltrey
    Roger Daltrey

    British actor, singer, and musician.

  • Catherine Bach
    Catherine Bach

    Catherine bach is an american tv actress best known for her role as daisy duke in the television series the dukes of hazzard.

  • Mark-Paul Gosselaar
    Mark-Paul Gosselaar

    Mark-paul gosselaar is an american actor best known for his role as zack morris on the television series saved by the bell.

  • Robert Conrad
    Robert Conrad

    American actor, seen more on tv than film with the series "hawaiian eye," the wild, wild west, and "the d.a.

See more famous people and celebrities born on March 1st

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March 01, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 63 years and 28 days old,

or 756 months and 28 days old,

or 3291 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23039 days old,

if you were born on March 01, 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 01, 1961?

There are 337 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 1st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 01, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 01, 1961.

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March 01, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on March 1st?

Famous deaths on March 1st:

  • Jean Le Poulain
    Jean Le Poulain

    French actor.

  • María Rubio
    María Rubio

    Mexican television, film and stage actress (b. 1934).

  • Anneth Frank

    A young Jewish girl whose diary chronicled her family's hiding during the Holocaust.

  • Grove Kern

    Renowned composer known for his contributions to American musical theater.

  • Evona Walska

    Renowned opera singer known for her dramatic soprano voice.

  • Ermalee Butler

    Renowned biologist known for her work on genetics and cell biology.

  • Jacobus van 't Hoff

    Pioneer in the field of chemical kinetics and thermodynamics.

  • Mearle Savage

    Renowned jazz saxophonist known for his innovative style.

  • Providencia Velázquez

    Renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.

  • Cono Melia

    Argentinian playwright known for his innovative works.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 1st

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March 01, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 01, 1961:

  • Self Injury Awareness Day
  • Historically, March 1st was considered to be the beginning of the Roman 'work year' as January (the official first month) and February were unfit for warfare. The numerical Latin names of some months reflect this. (September = Seventh, October = Eighth, November = Ninth, December = Tenth). (see New Year).
  • Korea - Independence Movement Day (Samiljeol; ???).
  • Iceland - This day is called the Beer Day, but this day in 1989 beer was allowed again.
  • Martisor - a seasonal holiday in Romania.
  • Baba Marta - a Bulgarian custom when the Martenitsa is worn for good health and luck symbolizing the beginning of the spring season in Bulgaria.
  • Eight Hours Day - Tasmania, Australia.
  • Labour day - Western Australia.
  • World Day of Prayer.
  • Roman Empire - The sacred fire of Rome was renewed (See Vesta).

Observances on March 01, 1961:

  • World Seagrass Day
  • Zero Discrimination Day [UNAIDS]

Saints celebrated on March 01, 1961:

  • Saint Eudoxia
  • Saint David's Day (National Holiday of Wales).
  • Saint Albin
  • Saint Swidbert
  • Saint Monan, largely legendary Scottish saint.
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March 01, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 01, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 27th and March 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 01, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 01, 1961 was Pony Time by Chubby Checker, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

March 01, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 01, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 27th and March 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

March 01, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 01, 1961 was Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

March 01, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 01, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 27th and March 5th. 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 01, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 01, 1961 was Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson), according to the R&B music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

March 01, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 01, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 27th and March 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Shop Around
  2. - All In My Mind
  3. - Pony Time
  4. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
  5. - I Don't Want To Cry

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March 01, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 01, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Mother Joan of the Angels

Mother Joan of the Angels

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jerzy Kawalerowicz

Starring: Lucyna Winnicka, Mieczyslaw Voit, Anna Ciepielewska, Maria Chwalibóg

March 01, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 01, 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 01, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 01, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich by William L. Shirer

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich

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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"

The White Nile by Alan Moorehead

The White Nile

By:

Enjoy all the excitement and adventure from Alan Moorehead's classic bestseller The White Nile - the daring explorations of the Nile River during the second half the nineteenth century.

The Snake Has All The Lines by Jean Kerr

The Snake Has All The Lines

By:

Humorous essays about family and theatre life.

The Waste Makers by Vance Packard

The Waste Makers

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The Waste Makers is Vance Packard’s 1960 pioneering work about how rapid growth can lead to "the systematic attempt by business to make us wasteful and debt-ridden, permanently unhappy individuals."

The Queen'S Necklace by Frances Mossiker

The Queen'S Necklace

By:

PP xvi+ 619 with 26 black and white photos. "The most authoritative and definitive work on the scandal surrounding the famous diamond necklace sold"

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Who was the US President on March 01, 1961?

On March 01, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 01, 1961?

On March 01, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 01, 1961?

On March 01, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about March 1st?

March 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - Amazon plans to open many grocery stores in major u.s. cities. (the wall street journal).
  • 2018 - Donald trump's presidency: president donald trump announced plans to impose tariffs upon steel and aluminum imports. (bbc),
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: 16 deaths and 40 injuries after suicide bombers attacked kabul. the taliban claimed responsibility.

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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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