Historical Events
- NY Senate approves $55M for a baseball stadium at Flushing Meadows
Famous Birthdays
- Dean Jones, Australian cricket batsman and broadcaster (52 Tests @ 46.55; 164 ODIs; Victoria), born in Coburg, Australia (d. 2020)
- Jim Gallagher Jr, American golfer (PGA C'ship 1992 runner-up), born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania
1961 Highlights
About March 24, 1961
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 6 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Surrender - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
#1 Song: Wooden Heart - Elvis Presley
