What happened this day in history March 15, 1961

What are the important events that happened on March 15, 1961? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

March 15, 1961: Facts & Myths About This Day

March 15, 1961 is the 74th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 291 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is March 2, 1961 – a Wednesday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘heptacontatetragon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $208.34. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Pisces is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Aquamarine is the modern birthstone for this month. Jade is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Ox is the mythical animal and Metal is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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March 15, 1961 Historical Events

  • 1961
    South Africa withdraws from the Commonwealth of Nations.

Who were born on March 15, 1961?

  • 1961
    Craig Ludwig, American ice hockey player
  • 1961
    Terry Cummings, American basketball player

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