March 17, 1961, was a Friday. It was 63 years, 8 months, and 5 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Pisces.
Notable events that occurred on March 17, 1961:
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on March 17, 1961:
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The movie "Exodus" was at the top of the box office on this day.
St. Patrick's Day 1961 occurred 23,261 days ago. Approximately 775 months have passed. It was the 76th day of 1961, in week 11. The decade was the swinging sixties. People who were born on March 17, 1961, are now 63 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. We have gone through approximately 258 seasons of weather since this date.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
The date is March 17, 1961, and it's a Friday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Pisces. Many people have "that Friday feeling" and are looking forward to the weekend.
Spring has arrived, and the days are starting to get longer. It's St. Patrick's Day, which means that a sizeable amount of people are spending their day in bars. Parades are being held in major cities throughout the world. In America, the song "Pony Time" by Chubby Checker is at the top of the singles charts, while "Are You Lonesome Tonight" by Elvis Presley is the number-one song in the UK.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy is the President of the United States, and the movie Exodus is at the top of the box office. Harold Macmillan is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "What's My Line?", "Tonight Starring Jack Paar", "Rawhide", and "Danger Man".
Tailfins on cars are extremely popular at the moment. The design looks futuristic, almost like a rocket or the twin rudders on the back of an airplane. In fashion, many of the trends from the late 1950s are still popular. Women are wearing tailored skirts, short boxy jackets and shift dresses. Trousers are also becoming popular amongst women. Meanwhile, men are wearing polo shirts, argyle socks, sweater vests, loafers and harrington jackets. Because it's 1961, radio stations are playing hit songs from artists such as Bert Kaempfert, Chubby Checker, Elvis Presley, Del Shannon, Bobby Lewis and Jimmy Dean.
If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Ernest Hemingway, Ernie Kovacs, and Marilyn Monroe would all still be alive. Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis", "My Three Sons", "The Dick Tracy Show", and "Davey and Goliath". Children are playing with toys such as Metal House robots, Barbie, Troll doll, and Etch A Sketch.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on March 17, 1961.
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News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around March 17, 1961.
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People in March 1961 were watching the following TV series:
1961 saw the introduction of cars such as the BMW New Class, the Dodge Lancer, the Toyota Publica, the Ford Thunderbird (third generation), the MG Midget, and the Volvo P1800.
Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:
Children were playing with the following toys and games:
If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1961.
This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out March 17, 1967, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on March 17.
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National holidays and famous events that fall on March 17:
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on March 17, 1961.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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