What Happened on March 18, 1961

Historical Events

  • 6th Eurovision Song Contest: Jean-Claude Pascal for Luxembourg wins "Nous les amoureux" in Cannes

Famous Birthdays

  • Grant Hart, American punk rock drummer and songwriter (Hüsker Dü), born in South St. Paul, Minnesota (d. 2017)
  • Hanna Kulenty, Polish contemporary classical composer (Preludium, Postludium and Psalm), born in Białystok, Poland
  • Kevan James, English cricket all-rounder (4 wickets/4 balls + 103 Hampshire v India 1996), born in Lambeth, England
  • Mark Van Thillo, Wilrijk Belgium, co-capt (Biosphere 2)

About March 18, 1961

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 1 month and 9 days
Leap Year: No

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

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