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April 30, 1961 was the 120th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is April 30, 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 30, 1961, who was born and died on April 30, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 30, 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 30th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 30, 1961?
- April 30, 1961: What happened on that day?
- April 30, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 30, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 30, 1961?
- April 30, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 30, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- April 30, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 30, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- April 30, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 30, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 30, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 30, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 30, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on April 30, 1961?
What day of the week was April 30, 1961?
April 30, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 120th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 30, 1961 can also be written as 4/30/1961 in the US and as 30/4/1961 in UK and Europe.
April 30, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 30, 1961:
- 1st shuttle flights between washington dc, boston and nyc begin
- Lee harvey oswald marries marina prusakova in minsk ussr
- First shuttle flights between washington dc, boston massachusetts and new york city, new york begin (eastern airlines).
- Premier fidel castro of cuba receives lenin-peace prize.
- Mickey wright wins lpga titleholders golf championship.
- K-19, the first soviet nuclear submarine equipped with nuclear missiles, is commissioned.
April 30, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 30th 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 30, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 30, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 30th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 30, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 30, 1961 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 30, 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 30, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:49 pm and setting at 06:46 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 01, 1961 while the next full moon would come on May 30, 1961.
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Who was born on April 30, 1961?
Famous people born on April 30, 1961:
- Isaiyah Thomas
Former NBA player and Hall of Famer known for his time with the Detroit Pistons.
- Franky van Der Elst
Franky van der elst is a retired belgian footballer who is mostly known for his successful career as a midfielder for club brugge and the...
- Arnór Guðjohnsen
Icelandic footballer.
- William Quigley
Artist.
- Stacey Snider
Businesswoman.
- Thomas Schaaf
- Eric Van Lancker
- Ross Blyth
- Alain Sars
- Dacildo Mourão
- Nicolás Hidalgo
Whose famous birthday is on April 30th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 30th:
![Cloris Leachman]()
Cloris LeachmanAmerican actress.
![Duke Ellington]()
Duke EllingtonDuke ellington was a renowned american musician and composer known for his influential jazz compositions and performances.
![Travis Scott]()
Travis ScottTravis scott is a renowned musician known for his unique blend of hip-hop and psychedelic music, as well as his high-energy live...
![Gal Gadot]()
Gal GadotGal gadot is an israeli actress best known for her role as wonder woman in the dc extended universe films.
![Nicolas Hulot]()
Nicolas HulotFrench environmental activist, tv presenter, and ecologist.
![Johnny Galecki]()
Johnny GaleckiJohnny galecki is an american actor best known for his role as leonard hofstadter in the tv show the big bang theory.
![Sam Heughan]()
Sam HeughanSam heughan is a scottish tv actor best known for his role as jamie fraser in the tv series outlander.
![Kirsten Dunst]()
Kirsten DunstKirsten Dunst is a well-known actress who has appeared in various films and TV shows.
![Dianna Agron]()
Dianna AgronDianna agron is an american actress best known for her role as quinn fabray on the television series glee.
![Willie Nelson]()
Willie NelsonAmerican actor, singer, songwriter, and actor.
April 30, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 11 months old,
or 755 months and 20 days old,
or 3285 weeks and 5 days old,
or 23000 days old,
if you were born on April 30, 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 30, 1961?
There are 11 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 30th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 30, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 30, 1961.
April 30, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 30, 1961:
- Jessie Redmon Fauset
Jessie Redmon Fauset was an American writer and editor associated with the Harlem Renaissance.
- Dickie Dale
- Jean De Bie
What famous deaths happened on April 30th?
Famous deaths on April 30th:
![Inger Stevens]()
Inger StevensSwedish-american actress, best known for her role on the tv series "the farmer's daughter," where she looked healthy, happy, and warm.
![Agnes Moorehead]()
Agnes MooreheadAmerican actress, best known for her role in 1960s american tv comedy "bewitched", in which she played the mother.
![Gia Scala]()
Gia ScalaActress (garment jungle i aim at the stars), dies in 38.
![Rishi Kapoor]()
Rishi KapoorIndian actor, film director and producer (b. 1952).
![Helen Chandler]()
Helen ChandlerActress (dracula.
- Nezar Qabbani
Nezar Qabbani was a renowned Syrian poet, diplomat, and publisher who is considered one of the most influential Arab poets of the 20th...
- Seith Bennett
Bestselling author known for his captivating novels that captured the hearts of readers worldwide.
- Amnen Nasr
Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking work in quantum mechanics.
- Carolle Dubois
Carolle Dubois was a renowned French journalist who covered international news and conflicts for a major news agency.
- Jimie Takahashi
Jimie Takahashi was a respected journalist who dedicated her career to reporting on international affairs and human rights.
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April 30, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 30, 1961:
- Sweden - Birthday of King Carl XVI Gustav, an official flag day.
- Mexico - Children's Day.
- The Netherlands - Queen's Day.
- LaVeyan Satanism - Walpurgisnacht, or Walpurgis Night, as noted in The Satanic Bible.
- Scandinavia - The arrival of spring, Walpurgis Night.
- Roman Empire - third day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.
- Blessed Hildegard
- Blessed Radolf of Affligem
- Blessed Rosemonde
- Vietnam - Liberation Day.
Observances on April 30, 1961:
- International Jazz Day
Saints celebrated on April 30, 1961:
- Saint Pope Pius V
- Saint Eutropius
- Saint Maximus, 3rd century martyr
- Saint Marianus and James, martyrs in Numidia in 259
- Saint Joseph Benedict Cottolengo
- Saint Suitbert the Younger (d. 807)
April 30, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 30, 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 30, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 30, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.
April 30, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 30, 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 30, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 30, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.
April 30, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 30, 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 30, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 30, 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 30, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 30, 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 30, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 30, 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 30, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 30, 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 30, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 30, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Sixth Man
By: Jess Stearn
"A shocking investigation into the spread of homosexuality throughout America"
The White Nile
By: Alan Moorehead
Enjoy all the excitement and adventure from Alan Moorehead's classic bestseller The White Nile - the daring explorations of the Nile River during the second half the nineteenth century.
Profiles In Courage
By: John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy's Profiles in Courage was written in 1955 by the junior senator of Massachusetts. It served as a clear call to all Americans.
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."
Pomp And Circumstance
By: Noel Coward
The first novel by the author, a hilarious comedy with absurd dialogue and bizarre situations. This is a wonderfully funny story about the manners and customs of a tropical island.
Who was the US President on April 30, 1961?
On April 30, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 30, 1961?
On April 30, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 30, 1961?
On April 30, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about April 30th?
April 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 japanese imperial transition: emperor akihito abdicates his chrysanthemum trinity in favor of crown prince naruhito, his elder son. since emperor kokaku's 1817 death, he is the first emperor in more than two hundred years to abdicate.
- 2018 - Journalists killed in afghanistan war (2001-present). ahmad shah, a bbc pashto reporter, is shot to death in khost, the eastern province.
- 2017 - In a shooting incident at a san diego pool party, seven people are hurt and one is killed. police kill the suspect.
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.
