What happened this day in history March 16, 1961

What are the important events that happened on March 16, 1961? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

March 16, 1961: Facts & Myths About This Day

March 16, 1961 is the 75th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 290 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is March 3, 1961 – a Thursday. 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 ‘heptacontapentagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $2,192.70. (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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Who were born on March 16, 1961?

  • 1961
    Brett Kenny, Australian rugby league footballer
  • 1961
    Michiru Oshima, Japanese composer
  • 1961
    Todd McFarlane, Canadian comic book artist, writer and media entrepreneur

Who died on March 16, 1961?

  • 1961
    Chen Geng, Chinese military leader (b. 1903)

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