What happened on Monday March 06, 1961?

Here's what happened on March 06, 1961:

• Kennedy Signs Landmark Affirmative Action Executive Order President John F. Kennedy signs Executive Order No. 10925, which introduces the groundbreaking phrase 'affirmative action' and mandates non-discriminatory hiring practices across federal agencies and contractors. This order requires that employment decisions be made strictly on merit, prohibiting discrimination based on race, creed, color, or national origin.
• London Introduces Minicabs The first London minicabs are officially introduced, marking a significant moment in the city's transportation history. These smaller, more flexible taxi services would go on to transform urban mobility in the United Kingdom.
• Dutch Guilder Revaluation The Dutch guilder is revalued by 4.74%, a significant monetary adjustment that would impact international currency markets and the Netherlands' economic positioning.

Events in 1961

March 06, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 06, 1961

Newspapers from Mar. 06, 1961

March 06, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 65th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 06, 1961 can also be written as 3/6/1961 in the US and as 6/3/1961 in UK and Europe.

March 06, 1961 in March 1961 calendar

Famous people born on March 06, 1961:

• Giuseppe Giorgi

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on March 6th

Famous people died on March 06, 1961:

• George Formby

  Renowned English comedian, singer, and actor famous for his ukulele performances and comedic films during the early to mid-20th century.

• Boris Andreevič Vil'kickij
• Marcello Mimmi
• George Woodger

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on March 6th

March 06, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 06, 1961 was Pony Time by Chubby Checker, according to the music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

1. Chubby Checker - Pony Time
2. Elvis Presley - Surrender
3. The String-A-Longs - Wheels
4. Marty Robbins - Don't Worry
5. Connie Francis - Where The Boys Are

March 06, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 06, 1961 was Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

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 06, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 06, 1961 was Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson), according to the music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

1. The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson) - Shop Around
2. Chubby Checker - Pony Time
3. Maxine Brown - All In My Mind
4. Etta James - At Last
5. The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 6th 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 06, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 06, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 06, 1961 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 06, 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 06, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 09:03 pm and setting at 09:10 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 06, 1961

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Someone born on March 06, 1961 is:

64 years 2 months old,

or 770 months and 8 days old,

or 3349 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23445 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 06, 1961?

There are 296 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 6th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 06, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 06, 1961.

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