What happened this day in history March 21, 1960

What are the important events that happened on March 21, 1960? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

March 21, 1960: Facts & Myths About This Day

March 21, 1960 is the 81st day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 285 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is March 8, 1960 – a Monday. 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 ‘octacontahenagon’ day.

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If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $5,453.75. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Aries 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.

Rat 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 21, 1960 Historical Events

  • 1960
    Apartheid: Massacre in Sharpeville, South Africa: Police open fire on a group of unarmed black South African demonstrators, killing 69 and wounding 180.

Who were born on March 21, 1960?

  • 1960
    Ayrton Senna, Brazilian race car driver (d. 1994)
  • 1960
    Benito de Leon, Filipino military officer
  • 1960
    Robert Sweet, American drummer

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