What happened on Monday March 13, 1961?

Here's what happened on March 13, 1961:

• JFK Launches Alliance for Progress President John F. Kennedy proposes a comprehensive 10-year, multibillion-dollar aid program aimed at promoting economic and social development in Latin America, marking a significant diplomatic initiative during the Cold War era.
• Kurenivka Mudslide in USSR A catastrophic dam burst in Kiev, Soviet Union, results in a devastating mudslide that kills 145 people. Soviet authorities attempted to suppress information about the disaster, highlighting the regime's approach to managing public information during the Cold War period.
• Pablo Picasso's Marriage Renowned artist Pablo Picasso, aged 79, marries his model Jacqueline Rocque, who is 37 years old, in a notable personal event that reflects the artist's complex personal life.
• Communist Party Leadership Change Elizabeth Gurley Finn, aged 70, becomes the president of the US Communist Party, representing a significant moment in the party's leadership during the Cold War period.
• UK Currency Change Black and white £5 banknotes officially cease to be legal tender in the United Kingdom, marking a transition in the country's monetary system and currency design.
• Patterson Retains Heavyweight Title Boxer Floyd Patterson successfully defends his heavyweight championship by knocking out Ingemar Johansson in six rounds, demonstrating his boxing prowess.

Events in 1961

March 13, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 13, 1961

Newspapers from Mar. 13, 1961

March 13, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 72nd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 13, 1961 can also be written as 3/13/1961 in the US and as 13/3/1961 in UK and Europe.

March 13, 1961 in March 1961 calendar

Famous people born on March 13, 1961:

• Carlo Conti

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• Aloysius Itoka
• Ferdinand Oliver Porsche
• Erich Gamma
• Vasilij Ivanovič Ignatenko
• Sebastiano Nela

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on March 13th

Famous people died on March 13, 1961:

• Xhemal Aranitasi
• Ruth Fischer

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on March 13th

March 13, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 13, 1961 was Pony Time by Chubby Checker, according to the music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

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 13, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 13, 1961 was Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

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 13, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 13, 1961 was Pony Time by Chubby Checker, according to the music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

1. Chubby Checker - Pony Time
2. Etta James - At Last
3. Brook Benton - For My Baby
4. Maxine Brown - All In My Mind
5. Bobby Bland - I Pity The Fool

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 13th 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 13, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 13, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 13, 1961 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 13, 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 13, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 04:01 am and setting at 03:44 pm.

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 13, 1961

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Someone born on March 13, 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 13, 1961?

There are 303 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 13th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 13, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 13, 1961.

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