March 1961 - March 16, 1961 (Thursday)

March 16, 1961 (Thursday)

  • 1961 Yuba City B-52 crash: A B-52F-70-BW Stratofortress bomber, 57-0166, c/n 464155, carrying two nuclear weapons, was abandoned by crew and crashed 15 miles (24 km) west of Yuba City, California,. The nuclear weapons were torn from the aircraft on impact, but did not detonate.
  • The 18th Golden Globe Awards were held; winners include Burt Lancaster (Best Actor – Drama), Greer Garson (Best Actress – Drama) and Spartacus (Best Film – Drama).
  • The MV Lizzonia (ex CHANT 35 / Empire Farouche) collided with MV Arctic Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) north west of the Varne Lightship, in the English Channel. The ship was abandoned and later sank.
  • The NASA Goddard Space Flight Center is officially dedicated in Greenbelt, Maryland, USA.

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    “One of the most interesting and affecting things [on a difficult return march from a raid into Virginia] is the train of contrabands, old and young, male and female—one hundred to two hundred—toiling uncomplainingly along after and with the army.”
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