Historical Events
Event of Interest
NASA civilian pilot Joseph A. Walker takes X-15 169,600' (51,690 m)
- The Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs is signed at New York
Famous Birthdays
- Doug Wickenheiser, Canadian ice hockey player (d. 1999)
Famous Deaths
- Philibert Melotte, British astronomer (discovered Jupiter's 8th satellite Pasiphae), dies at 81
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About March 30, 1961
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 63 years and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Blue Moon - The Marcels
#1 Song: Wooden Heart - Elvis Presley
