What Happened on March 15, 1961

Historical Events

  • South Africa withdraws from British Commonwealth

Famous Birthdays

  • Craig Ludwig, American NHL defenseman (Dallas Stars), born in Rhinelander, Wisconsin
  • Fabio Lanzoni, Italian romance novels model (Fabio After Dark), born in Milan, Italy
  • Moungi Bawendi, French-Tunisian-American chemist (2023 Nobel Prize for discovery of quantum dots), born in Paris, France
  • Terry Cummings, American NBA forward (Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers), born in Chicago, Illinois

About March 15, 1961

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 1 month and 10 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Surrender - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
  • UK #1 Song: Walk Right Back/Ebony Eyes - Everly Brothers