What Happened on March 24, 1961

Historical Events

  • NY Senate approves $55M for a baseball stadium at Flushing Meadows

Famous Birthdays

  • Dean Jones, Australian cricket batsman and broadcaster (52 Tests @ 46.55; 164 ODIs; Victoria), born in Coburg, Australia (d. 2020)
  • Jim Gallagher Jr, American golfer (PGA C'ship 1992 runner-up), born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania

About March 24, 1961

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 1 month and 3 days
Leap Year: No

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

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