Historical Events
- Mine cave-in in Japan, kills 72
Sports History
Philadelphia Warriors center Wilt Chamberlain scores 67 points in 135-126 win over NY Knicks at Philadelphia Civic Center
- Soviet flight Sputnik 9 carries and returns from orbit a dog named Chernushka (Blackie), frogs and a guinea pig
I Want a Guy
The Supremes release singles "I Want a Guy" and "Never Again"
1961 History
Famous Birthdays
- Mike Leach, American college football coach (Texas Tech 2000-09, Washington State University 2012-19, Mississippi State 2020-22), born in Susanville, California (d. 2022)
- Rick Steiner [Robert Rechsteiner], American professional wrestler, born in Bay City, Michigan
Famous Deaths
- Wilbur Sweatman, American ragtime and dixieland jazz clarinetist, composer, and bandleader, dies at 79
About March 9, 1961
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 6 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Pony Time - Chubby Checker
#1 Song: Walk Right Back/Ebony Eyes - Everly Brothers
