What happened on Saturday March 04, 1961?

Here's what happened on March 04, 1961:

• NATO Leadership Change: Paul-Henri Spaak Resigns Paul-Henri Spaak, a prominent Belgian politician and international statesman, stepped down from his position as Secretary General of NATO. Spaak was a key figure in post-World War II European integration and played a significant role in shaping the alliance's early strategic direction during the Cold War era.
• Tragic Boxing Incident: Ray Mancini's Fatal Ring Encounter Professional boxer Ray 'Boom Boom' Mancini was involved in a tragic incident where his opponent died as a result of injuries sustained during a boxing match. This event highlighted the inherent risks and potential fatal consequences in professional boxing, sparking discussions about athlete safety and the sport's ethical boundaries.

Events in 1961

March 04, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 04, 1961

Newspapers from Mar. 04, 1961

March 04, 1961 was a Saturday and it was the 63rd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 04, 1961 can also be written as 3/4/1961 in the US and as 4/3/1961 in UK and Europe.

March 04, 1961 in March 1961 calendar

Famous people born on March 04, 1961:

• Ray Mancini

  Professional boxer from the 1980s, known for his tragic fight with Duk Koo Kim and later acting and producing career.

• Steven Weber

  American actor, screenwriter, and producer known for his roles in television series like 'Wings' and 'Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip'.

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on March 4th

Famous people died on March 04, 1961:

• Egidio Meneghetti

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on March 4th

March 04, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 04, 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 04, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 04, 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 04, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 04, 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 4th 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 04, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 04, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 04, 1961 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 04, 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 04, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 08:02 pm and setting at 08:03 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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Someone born on March 04, 1961 is:

64 years 2 months old,

or 770 months and 1 day old,

or 3348 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23438 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 04, 1961?

There are 303 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 4th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 04, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 04, 1961.

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