What Happened on June 3, 1961

Historical Events

  • "Wildcat" closes at Alvin Theater NYC after 172 performances
  • 93rd Belmont: Braulio Baeza aboard Sherluck wins in 2:29.2

Meeting of Interest

American President JFK & Soviet Premier Khrushchev meet in Vienna

Famous Birthdays

  • César Zabala, Paraguayan soccer defender (49 caps; Cerro Porteño), born in Luque, Paraguay (d. 2020)
  • Kevin Arnott, Zimbabwean cricketer (batsman, 101* v NZ 1992)
  • Lawrence Lessig, American lawyer and author
  • Peter Vidmar, American gymnast (Olympic gold pommel horse, team; silver all-round 1984), born in Los Angeles, California

About June 3, 1961

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 10 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Gemini

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