What happened on Friday March 03, 1961?

Here's what happened on March 03, 1961:

• Kennedy Proposes Alliance for Progress President John F. Kennedy introduced the 'Alliance for Progress', a comprehensive diplomatic and economic initiative aimed at fostering cooperation between the United States and Latin American nations.
• Ceasefire in Algerian War of Independence A ceasefire was implemented in the Algerian War of Independence, signaling a potential path towards resolution of the long-standing conflict.
• Angolan Uprising Against Portuguese Colonial Rule The Union of Peoples of Angola, led by Holden Roberto, launched attacks in northern Angola, initiating the colonial war against Portuguese occupation.
• King Hassan II Ascends to Moroccan Throne Hassan II was formally enthroned as King of Morocco, succeeding his father and marking a significant transition in Moroccan royal leadership.
• U.S. Challenges Portuguese African Policies Adlai Stevenson, the United States delegate to the UN Security Council, voted against Portuguese colonial policies in Africa, reflecting growing international pressure against colonialism.
• U.S. Polaris Submarines Arrive at Holy Loch The first U.S. Polaris submarines arrived at the new submarine base in Holy Loch, Scotland, signaling strategic naval positioning during the Cold War era.
• Cyprus Joins the Commonwealth Cyprus became the first small country to join the Commonwealth of Nations, marking a significant milestone in its post-colonial political development.
• Max Conrad Sets Global Flight Record Pioneering aviator Max Conrad completed a remarkable circumnavigation of the Earth in 8 days, 18 hours, and 49 minutes, establishing a new world record for light airplane flight.
• Kiev Dam Disaster A catastrophic dam burst in Kiev, USSR, resulted in the tragic loss of 145 lives, highlighting the potential dangers of infrastructure failures.
• Monash University Begins First Academic Year Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, welcomed its inaugural student cohort, expanding higher education opportunities in the region.
• UK Discontinues £5 Black and White Notes The United Kingdom ceased the legal tender status of black and white £5 banknotes, marking a transition in the country's currency design.
• Luxembourg Wins Eurovision Song Contest Jean-Claude Pascal's song 'Nous les amoureux' won the 1961 Eurovision Song Contest, representing Luxembourg.

Events in 1961

March 03, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 03, 1961

Newspapers from Mar. 03, 1961

March 03, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 62nd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 03, 1961 can also be written as 3/3/1961 in the US and as 3/3/1961 in UK and Europe.

March 03, 1961 in March 1961 calendar

Famous people born on March 03, 1961:

• Mary Page Keller

  American actress known for her roles in comedy films and television, with notable appearances in 'Duet' and 'Scared Stiff'.

• Fatima Whitbread

  Fatima Whitbread is a renowned British javelin thrower who achieved significant Olympic success, winning a silver medal in 1984 and a gold...

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on March 3rd

Famous people died on March 03, 1961:

• Azizul Haq

  Bengali islamic scholar (b. 1903).

• Paul Wittgenstein

  Austrian-american pianist and educator (d. 1961).

• Alan Bailey

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on March 3rd

March 03, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 03, 1961 was Pony Time by Chubby Checker, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

1. Chubby Checker - Pony Time
2. Lawrence Welk - Calcutta
3. Elvis Presley - Surrender
4. Marty Robbins - Don't Worry
5. The Shirelles - Dedicated To The One I Love

March 03, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 03, 1961 was Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

1. The Everly Brothers - Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes
2. Allisons - Are You Sure
3. Elvis Presley - Wooden Heart
4. Cliff Richard - Theme For A Dream
5. Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?

March 03, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 03, 1961 was Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson), according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

1. The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson) - Shop Around
2. Maxine Brown - All In My Mind
3. Chubby Checker - Pony Time
4. The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
5. Chuck Jackson - I Don't Want To Cry

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 3rd is Pisces.

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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 03, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 03, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 03, 1961 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 03, 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 03, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 07:03 pm and setting at 07:33 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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Your place in the Universe on March 03, 1961

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Someone born on March 03, 1961 is:

64 years 2 months old,

or 770 months and 2 days old,

or 3348 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23439 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 03, 1961?

There are 302 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 3rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 03, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 03, 1961.

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