What happened on Saturday March 18, 1961?

Here's what happened on March 18, 1961:

• Algerian War of Independence Ceasefire A significant ceasefire was implemented in the Algerian War of Independence, marking a crucial turning point in the conflict between Algeria and France.
• Pillsbury Dough Boy Mascot Debut Poppin' Fresh, the iconic Pillsbury Dough Boy mascot, was first introduced to the public, becoming a beloved advertising character in American popular culture.
• Eurovision Song Contest 1961 In Cannes, France, Jean-Claude Pascal represented Luxembourg and won the sixth Eurovision Song Contest by performing the song 'Nous les amoureux' (We the lovers).
• Cricket Player Kevan James Notable Performance Kevan James, a cricket all-rounder, achieved a remarkable performance by taking four wickets in four balls and scoring a century against India in 1996.

Events in 1961

March 18, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 18, 1961

Newspapers from Mar. 18, 1961

March 18, 1961 was a Saturday and it was the 77th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 18, 1961 can also be written as 3/18/1961 in the US and as 18/3/1961 in UK and Europe.

March 18, 1961 in March 1961 calendar

Famous people born on March 18, 1961:

• Arnaud Lagardère

  French business leader and managing partner of the Lagardère Group, a prominent international media and aerospace company.

• Grant Hart

  Influential American musician, drummer, and co-vocalist of the pioneering post-punk band Hüsker Dü, known for their significant impact on...

• Gary Anderson
• Geoffrey Owens
• Curt Warner

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on March 18th

Famous people died on March 18, 1961:

• Mizzi Günther

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on March 18th

March 18, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 18, 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 18, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 18, 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 18, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 18, 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 18th 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 18, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 18, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 18, 1961 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 18, 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 18, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 07:18 am and setting at 09:30 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 18, 1961

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Someone born on March 18, 1961 is:

64 years 1 month old,

or 769 months and 5 days old,

or 3344 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23412 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 18, 1961?

There are 329 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 18th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 18, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 18, 1961.

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