What Happened on March 11, 1961

Historical Events

  • Then NHL record 40 penalties, Black Hawks & Maple Leafs (20 each)

Famous Birthdays

  • Bruce Watson, Canadian-Scottish rock guitarist, sitar and mandolin player (Big Country - "Wonderland"; "In A Big Country"), born in Timmons, Ontario
  • Elias Koteas, Canadian actor
  • Ken [Kenneth Sean Carson], American model & boyfriend of Barbie, born in El Segundo, California
  • Mike Percy, English rock bassist (Dead or Alive, 1981-88 - "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)"), born in Liverpool, England
  • Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ruler and President of the UAE (2022-), born in Al Ain, Trucial States
Born in 1961
1961 Highlights

About March 11, 1961

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 63 years and 17 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Pony Time - Chubby Checker
  • UK #1 Song: Walk Right Back/Ebony Eyes - Everly Brothers