Historical Events
- Elizabeth Gurley Finn (70) becomes President of US Communist Party
Boxing Title Fight
Floyd Patterson KOs Ingemar Johansson in 6 for heavyweight boxing title
Event of Interest
JFK sets up the Alliance for Progress
- Landslide in USSR, kills 145
- Old type, black & white notes cease to be legal tender
Famous Birthdays
- Cor Lems, Dutch soccer player (ADO The Hague/Dordrecht '90), born in Rotterdam, Netherlansds
Famous Weddings
Pablo Picasso
Spanish painter Pablo Picasso (79) weds his French model Jacqueline Rocque (37), until his death
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About March 13, 1961
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 1 month and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Surrender - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
#1 Song: Walk Right Back/Ebony Eyes - Everly Brothers
