March 1, 1961 (Wednesday)
- President of the United States John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps by Executive Order 10924.
- Uganda became self-governing by holding its first general elections a year in advance of full independence. With 90% of the 1.3 million eligible voters participating, the Democratic Party, led by Benedicto Kiwanuka, won 43 of the 81 seats in the National Assembly. The Uganda People's Congress received more votes overall, but only 35 seats.
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