What happened on Saturday March 25, 1961?

Here's what happened on March 25, 1961:

• Sputnik 10 Space Mission Soviet space program launched Sputnik 10, which carried a dog into Earth orbit and successfully recovered the animal, advancing understanding of living organisms in space conditions.
• 23rd NCAA Men's Basketball Championship Cincinnati claimed the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship by defeating Ohio State 70-65 in an intense overtime battle, with Jerry Lucas being named Most Outstanding Player for the second consecutive year.
• Explorer 10 Space Mission NASA launched Explorer 10 into an elongated Earth orbit with an orbital range of 177 to 181,000 kilometers, contributing to early space exploration and scientific research.
• NCAA Tournament Third Place Game: Saint Joseph's vs Utah In one of the most thrilling games in NCAA Tournament history, Saint Joseph's defeated Utah in a marathon quadruple-overtime match with a final score of 127-120, showcasing extraordinary endurance and competitive spirit.
• Gypsy Musical Closes on Broadway The legendary musical 'Gypsy', composed by Jules Styne with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and starring Ethel Merman, concluded its remarkable Broadway run at the Imperial Theatre after 702 performances.
• 115th Grand National Horse Race Bobby Beasley achieved a historic victory in the 115th Grand National, riding Nicolaus Silver to a five-length win. This race was particularly notable as Nicolaus Silver became the first grey horse to win in 90 years.

Events in 1961

March 25, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 25, 1961

Newspapers from Mar. 25, 1961

March 25, 1961 was a Saturday and it was the 84th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 25, 1961 can also be written as 3/25/1961 in the US and as 25/3/1961 in UK and Europe.

March 25, 1961 in March 1961 calendar

Famous people born on March 25, 1961:

• Reggie Fils-Aimé

  Highly influential executive who served as President and COO of Nintendo of America, widely recognized for his charismatic leadership and...

• Mark Brooks

  Professional golfer who competed on the PGA Tour, known for his competitive career in professional golf.

• Yanis Varoufakis

  Greek economist and politician who served as Minister of Finance during the Greek debt crisis, known for his radical economic views.

• Makoto Ozone
• John Stockwell (actor)
• David Meerman Scott

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on March 25th

Famous people died on March 25, 1961:

• Arthur Drewry
• Vojislav Kecmanović
• IX conte di Shaftesbury Anthony Ashley-Cooper

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on March 25th

March 25, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 25, 1961 was Surrender by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.

1. Elvis Presley - Surrender
2. Chubby Checker - Pony Time
3. Marty Robbins - Don't Worry
4. Connie Francis - Where The Boys Are
5. The Shirelles - Dedicated To The One I Love

March 25, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 25, 1961 was Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.

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 25, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 25, 1961 was Pony Time by Chubby Checker, according to the music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.

1. Chubby Checker - Pony Time
2. The Shirelles - Dedicated To The One I Love
3. Bobby Bland - I Pity The Fool
4. Maxine Brown - All In My Mind
5. Carla Thomas - Gee Whiz (Look At His Eyes)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 25th is Aries.

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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 25, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 25, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 25, 1961 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 25, 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 25, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 12:13 pm and setting at 02:47 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 25, 1961

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Someone born on March 25, 1961 is:

64 years 1 month old,

or 769 months and 19 days old,

or 3346 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23426 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 25, 1961?

There are 315 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 25th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 25, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 25, 1961.

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