Historical Events
- 8th National Film Awards (India): "Anuradha" wins the Golden Lotus
- Aklilou Habtewold becomes 1st premier of Ethiopia
Famous Birthdays
- Ron Brown, American athlete (Olympic gold 4 x 100m 1984), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Seerp Anema, Dutch poet and writer (From Holland's Coasts; Modern Art and Degeneration), dies at 85
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About March 31, 1961
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 63 years and 25 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
