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Monday April 24, 1961: on this day
April 24, 1961 was the 114th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.
Is April 24, 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 24, 1961, who was born and died on April 24, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 24, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Runaway by Del Shannon), movies (e.g. The Beast of Yucca Flats, directed by Coleman Francis), TV series (e.g. Spotlight) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 24th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 24, 1961?
- April 24, 1961: What happened on that day?
- April 24, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 24, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 24, 1961?
- April 24, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 24, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- April 24, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 24, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- April 24, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 24, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 24, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 24, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 24, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on April 24, 1961?
What day of the week was April 24, 1961?
April 24, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 114th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 24, 1961 can also be written as 4/24/1961 in the US and as 24/4/1961 in UK and Europe.
April 24, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 24, 1961:
- Jfk accepts sole responsibility following bay of pigs
- Vasa, which sunk on her maiden voyage in 1628, is raised
- Us president john kennedy accepts "sole responsibility" following bay of pigs aborted invasion of cuba.
- The swedish ship ''regalskeppet vasa'' is removed from the water after being sunk 333 years earlier.
- President kennedy delivers a revealing speech: ''the president and the press: address before the american newspaper publishers association'' jfk library.org
- Sierra leone becomes independent from the united kingdom.
April 24, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th 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 24, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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Discover the planets positions on April 24th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 24, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 24, 1961 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 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 24, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 12:46 pm and setting at 02:32 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 24, 1961?
Famous people born on April 24, 1961:
- Paolo Barnard
Italian investigative journalist known for his critical approach to economic and social issues.
- Gill Fielding
British entrepreneur and property investor, known for her appearances on TV shows.
- Andrew Murrison
English physician and politician, minister for international security strategy.
- George Lopez
Comedian.
- José Touré
- Roger Mayweather
- José Miguel Gómez Rodríguez
- Abdelhakim Serrar
- Tetsuya Totsuka
- Gino Sgreva
- Roberto Giachetti
- Daniele Tebaldi
- Francisco Romero Fernández
- Claudia Sinesi
Whose famous birthday is on April 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 24th:
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Shirley MacLaineAmerican actress, writer, and dancer.
![Kelly Clarkson]()
Kelly ClarksonKelly clarkson is an american singer known for winning the first season of american idol and for hits like 'since u been gone' and 'stronger...
![Aidan Gillen]()
Aidan GillenAidan gillen is an irish actor known for his roles in popular tv series such as game of thrones and the wire.
![Barbra Streisand]()
Barbra StreisandAmerican actress and singer, who rose steadily from 1961 to do tv, records, broadway and magazine covers.
![Djimon Hounsou]()
Djimon HounsouDjimon hounsou is a well-known movie actor, recognized for his roles in films such as 'gladiator' and 'blood diamond'.
![Jill Ireland]()
Jill IrelandBritish actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.
![Stacy Haiduk]()
Stacy HaidukAmerican actress.
![Alejandro Fernández]()
Alejandro FernándezMexican singer.
![Derek Luke]()
Derek LukeAmerican actor.
![Sue Grafton]()
Sue GraftonAmerican mystery novelist, screenplay writer and tv producer.
April 24, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 11 months old,
or 755 months and 30 days old,
or 3287 weeks and 1 day old,
or 23010 days old,
if you were born on April 24, 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 24, 1961?
There are 1 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 24, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 24, 1961.
April 24, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 24, 1961:
- Lee Moran
American actor, director and screenwriter (b. 1888).
- Hans Friedrich Blunck
- Isaia Billé
- Henri Aldebert
- Angelo Cesare Vigiani
- Rosario Bourdón
- Rosario Bourdon músico canadiense.
What famous deaths happened on April 24th?
Famous deaths on April 24th:
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Louise DresserActress (state fair ship comes in mammy), is killed at 86.
![John Carroll]()
John CarrollGeorgetown university was founded by an ex-jesuit archbishop and american archbishop (d. 1815).
![Pat Paulsen]()
Pat PaulsenAt 69, comedian (smothers brothers show) dies.
![Bud Abbott]()
Bud AbbottComedy comedian abbott and costello, dies at the age of 78.
- Wallis Simpson
American socialite and jet-set woman from 1931.
- Eliazer Weizman
First President of Israel.
- Daniel Defoe
Daniel Defoe was an English writer, journalist, and pamphleteer, who is widely regarded as the founder of the English novel.
- Savien Defoe
An English writer known for his novel Robinson Crusoe and his pioneering work in journalism.
- Maxmilian Theodor Felix von Laue
German physicist awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1914.
- Cina Jilani
Pakistani writer and human rights activist known for her advocacy work and literary contributions.
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April 24, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 24, 1961:
- Genocide Remembrance Day in Armenia.
- Republic Day in The Gambia (1970).
- Newman's Day.
- 24-Hour Comics Day.
Observances on April 24, 1961:
- World Immunization Week, 24-30 April [WHO]
- International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
Saints celebrated on April 24, 1961:
- Saint Alexander (died 178)
- Saint Maria-Euphrasia Pelletier (d.1868)
- Saint Honorius
- Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen
- Saint Egbert of Northumbria
- Saint Deodatus
April 24, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 24, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 24th and April 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 24, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 24, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.
April 24, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 24, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Del Shannon - Runaway
- The Marcels - Blue Moon
- Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
- Clarence Frogman Henry - But I Do
- Floyd Cramer - On The Rebound
April 24, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 24, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.
April 24, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 24, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Marcels - Blue Moon
- The Temperance Seven - You're Driving Me Crazy
- Helen Shapiro - Don't Treat Me Like A Child
- Bobby Vee - More Than I Can Say / Staying In
- Elvis Presley - Wooden Heart
April 24, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 24, 1961 was Mother-In-Law by Ernie K-Doe, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.
April 24, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 24, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
- Ray Charles - One Mint Julep
- The Marcels - Blue Moon
- Etta James - Trust In Me
- Freddy King - Hide Away
April 24, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 24, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Beast of Yucca Flats
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Coleman Francis
Starring: Douglas Mellor, Barbara Francis, Bing Stafford, Larry Aten
Country: United States of America
Parrish
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Delmer Daves
Starring: Claudette Colbert, Troy Donahue, Karl Malden, Dean Jagger
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
April 24, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 24, 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 24, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 24, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Decision At Delphi
By: Helen MacInnes
It was just another routine overseas assignment. This is what Ken Strang, a young architect from New York, thought when he was sent to Europe by a national travel magazine to draw the ruins of Greece.
Heaven Has No Favorites
By: Erich Maria Remarque
Heaven Has No Favorites is the bittersweet tale of unusual love from one of the greatest novelists of the 20th century, the author of the classic All Quiet on the Western Front.
To Kill a Mockingbird
By: Harper Lee
To Kill A Mockingbird, the unforgettable story of a Southern childhood and the conscience crisis that rocked it became a bestseller immediately and was critically acclaimed when it was published for the first time in 1960.
Ring Of Bright Water
By: Gavin Maxwell
The story of Gavin Maxwell and his life with otters off the west coast of Scotland was hailed as a masterpiece in 1960. It remains one of the most beloved books.
The Agony and the Ecstasy
By: Irving Stone
Irving Stone's classic biographical novel about Michaelangelo - in which both the artist as well as the man are fully brought to life. This novel is a masterpiece in its own right. It portrays Michelangelo’s passionate, dangerous love life and …
Who was the US President on April 24, 1961?
On April 24, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 24, 1961?
On April 24, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 24, 1961?
On April 24, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about April 24th?
April 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:
- 2019 - At least 60 people have been killed by floods and mudslides that occurred in durban, south africa, and the surrounding kwazulu-natal region.
- 2018 - Protests at the gaza border in 2018: israel defense forces arrest two terrorists who attempted to cross gaza's border into israel armed with a knife & a grenade.
- 2017 - 2017 camp shaheen attack - the afghan minister for defense, abdullah habibi, and qadam shah shahim (the chief of staff of afghanistan's afghan national army) resigned following a taliban attack at camp shaheen, near mazar-i-sharif, that left over 140 people dead.
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.
