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April 21, 1961 was the 111th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.
Is April 21, 1961 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on April 21, 1961, who was born and died on April 21, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 21, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Blue Moon by The Marcels), movies (e.g. Yojimbo, directed by Akira Kurosawa), TV series (e.g. Spotlight) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 21st, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 21, 1961?
- April 21, 1961: What happened on that day?
- April 21, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 21, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 21, 1961?
- April 21, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 21, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- April 21, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 21, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- April 21, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 21, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 21, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 21, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 21, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on April 21, 1961?
What day of the week was April 21, 1961?
April 21, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 111th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 21, 1961 can also be written as 4/21/1961 in the US and as 21/4/1961 in UK and Europe.
April 21, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 21, 1961:
- French army revolts in algeria
- Usaf maj robert m white takes x-15 to 32,000 m
April 21, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 21st is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 21, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 21, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 21st, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 21, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 21, 1961 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 21, 1961 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on April 21, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 10:03 am and setting at 12:43 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 01, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Apr 30, 1961.
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Who was born on April 21, 1961?
Famous people born on April 21, 1961:
- David Servan-Schreiber
French neuroscientist, physician and author.
- Ronald Florijn
Dutch rower.
- Janey Robbins
American pornographic actress.
- Neale Marmon
English-german football coach and manager.
- Don Mattingly
Athlete.
- Chad Hayes
American screenwriter and producer of actor actors.
- Carey Hayes
American producer and screenwriter.
- Cathy Cavadini
American singer and actress of the voice.
- Simonetta Greggio
- Sam Vaknin
- José Luis Abós
- Andrej Chomutov
- Antonio Gerardo D'Errico
- Chad e Carey Hayes
- Cindy Oak
- Paco Reconti
Whose famous birthday is on April 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 21st:
![Elizabeth II]()
Elizabeth IIElizabeth ii is the queen of the united kingdom and other commonwealth realms, and the longest-reigning monarch in british history.
![Tony Danza]()
Tony DanzaTony danza is an american actor best known for his roles in the tv shows 'taxi' and 'who's the boss?'.
![James McAvoy]()
James McAvoyScottish actor, most well-known for his roles in "chronicles of narnia: the lion, the witch and the wardrobe", and "wanted", as well as...
![Iggy Pop]()
Iggy PopAmerican musician, a punk rocker.
![Christian Coma]()
Christian ComaChristian coma is a drummer best known for his work with the rock band black veil brides.
![Rollo May]()
Rollo MayAmerican psychoanalyst, lecturer and pioneer in existential psychology.
![Charles Grodin]()
Charles GrodinAmerican actor and talk show host (d. 2021).
![Alana Ladd]()
Alana LaddAmerican celebrity and one of the four children of actor alan ladd.
![Claire Denis]()
Claire DenisParis, france -- actress (boom boom chocolat, paris).
![John Mortimer]()
John MortimerBritish screenwriter, barrister and author.
April 21, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 11 months old,
or 755 months and 29 days old,
or 3287 weeks
or 23009 days old,
if you were born on April 21, 1961.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 21, 1961?
There are 2 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 21, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 21, 1961.
April 21, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 21, 1961:
![James Melton]()
James MeltonAmerican operatic tenor, of pneumonia at 56.
- Isabella d'Orléans
- Serafino Mazzarocchi
What famous deaths happened on April 21st?
Famous deaths on April 21st:
![Nina Simone]()
Nina SimoneAmerican jazz singer.
![Ursula Jeans]()
Ursula JeansSimla, india -- actress ("i lived with you, over the moon").
![Charles 'Buddy' Rogers]()
Charles 'Buddy' RogersAmerican actor and musician (born in 1904).
- Mark Twain
Mark Twain was a renowned American author known for his classic novels such as 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Adventures of Huckleberry...
- Lymon Twain
Lymon Twain was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer.
- Oaks Twain
Oaks Twain was a celebrated American novelist and humorist, best known for his classic works such as 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.
- Mackinsey Twain
Mackinsey Twain was a celebrated American writer and humorist, known for his iconic novels 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' and 'The...
- Rmoni Simone
Renowned American singer and civil rights activist.
- Samuel Clemens
Samuel Clemens, better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer who was a...
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April 21, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 21, 1961:
- Rome - city birthday.
- Texas-San Jacinto Day
- Grounation Day in Rastafari movement.
- Sunni Islam - Mawlid, Prophet Muhammad's birthday (2005).
- Roman Empire - the Parilia was held in honor of Pales.
- Tiradentes - Brazil.
- Bahá'f Faith - First day of the festival of Ridván.
Observances on April 21, 1961:
- World Creativity and Innovation Day
Saints celebrated on April 21, 1961:
- Saint Wolbodo
- Saint Konrad von Parzham
- Saint Anastasius I
- Saint Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury
April 21, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 21, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 17th and April 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 21, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 21, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.
April 21, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 21, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 17th and April 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Marcels - Blue Moon
- Del Shannon - Runaway
- Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
- Floyd Cramer - On The Rebound
- Clarence Frogman Henry - But I Do
April 21, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 21, 1961 was Wooden Heart by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.
April 21, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 21, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 17th and April 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - Wooden Heart
- Allisons - Are You Sure
- Bobby Darin - Lazy River
- The Everly Brothers - Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes
- Cliff Richard - Theme For A Dream
April 21, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 21, 1961 was One Mint Julep by Ray Charles, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.
April 21, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 21, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 17th and April 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ray Charles - One Mint Julep
- The Marcels - Blue Moon
- Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
- Etta James - Trust In Me
- Brook Benton - For My Baby
April 21, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 21, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Yojimbo
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Akira Kurosawa
Starring: Toshirô Mifune, Eijirô Tôno, Tatsuya Nakadai, Yôko Tsukasa
Country: United States of America
The Guns of Navarone
Release year: 1961
Directed by: J. Lee Thompson
Starring: David Niven, Gregory Peck, Anthony Quinn, Anthony Quayle
Country: United States of America
Scream of Fear
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Seth Holt
Starring: Susan Strasberg, Ann Todd, Ronald Lewis, Christopher Lee
One-Eyed Jacks
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Marlon Brando
Starring: Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Pina Pellicer, Katy Jurado
Country: United States of America
Underworld U.S.A.
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Samuel Fuller
Starring: Cliff Robertson, Dolores Dorn, Beatrice Kay, Paul Dubov
April 21, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 21, 1961 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Spotlight
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Tom McCarthy
Rob Roy
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones
Amelia
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Mira Nair
The Treasure Seekers
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Juliet May
Happily Ever After
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Yvan Attal
April 21, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 21, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Waste Makers
By: Vance Packard
The Waste Makers is Vance Packard’s 1960 pioneering work about how rapid growth can lead to "the systematic attempt by business to make us wasteful and debt-ridden, permanently unhappy individuals."
Don'T Tell Alfred
By: Nancy Mitford
Fanny, the quiet observant narrator of Nancy Mitford’s two most famous novels, takes center stage in this hilarious comedy. Fanny Wincham was last seen as a young girl in The Pursuit of Love and Love.
Fate Is The Hunter
By: Ernest K. Gann
Ernest K. Gann's classic memoir gives an intimate and exciting account of the turbulent early days of commercial aviation. Gann takes you into the cockpit and recounts it in his unique style.
The Last Of The Just
By: Andre Schwarz-Bart
Andre Schwarz-Bart's The Last of the Just was published in 16 languages and won the prestigious Prix Goncourt. It is widely considered the greatest Holocaust novel.
Who was the US President on April 21, 1961?
On April 21, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 21, 1961?
On April 21, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 21, 1961?
On April 21, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about April 21st?
April 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of April. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on April 21st, such as:
- 2019 - At least 359 people were killed and 500 more injured in a series of explosions that occurred at churches and hotels in four locations in sri lanka. since then, isil has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. ambassador to the united nations for palestine riyad mensour said diplomats would ask the un for an investigation into the violence.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war: 2017 camp shaheen attack: taliban insurgents attacked an afghan military base at mazar-e-sharif in balkh province, killing over 140 soldiers. this attack is regarded as the most deadly of its kind (bbc).
What happened in 1961?
1961 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Houston Oilers beat LA Chargers 24-16 in AFL championship game
- Russia introduces a new ruble worth $1.11
- Supremes signed with Motown Records
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What was the calendar for April 1961?
April 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
