What Happened On 9th March 1961 In History

Historical Events for 9th March, 1961

• » Sputnik 9 successfully launches, carrying a human dummy nicknamed Ivan Ivanovich (Vostok programme) e.g Ivan Ivanovich, and demonstrating that Soviet Union was ready to begin human spaceflight.

Famous Birthdays on March 9 in 1961

• » Mike Leach (coach) known as Mike Leach, American football player and coach
• » Rick Steiner, American wrestler
• » Darrell Walker, American basketball player

March 9th Holidays in History

• » Christian Feast Day:
• » Catherine of Bologna
• » Forty Martyrs of Sebaste
• » Frances of Rome
• » Gregory of Nyssa
• » Pacian
• » Pope Cyril VI of Alexandria

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