Historical Events
- Former New York Yankees general manager George Weiss becomes first President of New York Mets after MLB expansion franchise formed
Famous Birthdays
- Gary Dell'Abate 'Baba Booey', American producer (Howard Stern Show), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Greg Anderson, American NHRA stock car driver, born in Duluth, Minnesota
- Grigoriy Kornev, Russian speed walker (world record 5 km)
- Penny Johnson Jerald, American actress (The Larry Sanders Show), born in Baltimore, Maryland
- Russell Todd, American actor (Jamie Frame-Another World)
Famous Deaths
- Akiba Rubinstein, Polish chess player (openings theorist), dies at 78
1961 Highlights
About March 14, 1961
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 2 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Surrender - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
#1 Song: Walk Right Back/Ebony Eyes - Everly Brothers