Historical Events
Event of Interest
Jaguar head William Lyons debuts the first E-Type model at the Geneva International Motor Show, creating a sensation
- NY DA arrests professional gamblers who implicate Seton Hall players
- South Africa leaves British Commonwealth
Famous Birthdays
- Andrew Paul, English actor (The Bill), born in London, England
- Casey Siemaszko, American actor (Biloxi Blues, 3 O'Clock High), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Dana Reeve, American actress, wife of Christopher Reeve and activist (Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation), born in Teaneck, New Jersey (d. 2006)
Famous Weddings
Christopher Lee
Actor Christopher Lee (38) weds actress Gitte Lee (25)
Famous Deaths
- Susanna Salter, 1st US female mayor/temperance leader, dies at 101
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About March 17, 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: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Surrender - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
#1 Song: Wooden Heart - Elvis Presley
