Sunday April 23, 1961: on this day
About April 23rd, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: Tenderloin closes at 46th St. Theater NYC after 216 performances
- Day of the week: April 23rd, 1961 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Shirley Temple, John Cena
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Blue Moon by The Marcels
- #1 UK song: Wooden Heart by Elvis Presley
- Popular movie: Yojimbo directed by Akira Kurosawa
More about April 23rd, 1961? See below for more news and curiosities on April 23rd, 1961.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 23, 1961?
- April 23, 1961: What happened on that day?
- April 23, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 23, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 23, 1961?
- How old is someone born on April 23, 1961?
- April 23, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- April 23, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 23, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- April 23, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 23, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 23, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 23, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on April 23, 1961?
What day of the week was April 23, 1961?
April 23, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 113th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 23, 1961 can also be written as 4/23/1961 in the US and as 23/4/1961 in UK and Europe.
April 23, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 23, 1961:
- Tenderloin closes at 46th st. theater nyc after 216 performances
- Mary lena faulk wins lpga babe didrikson-zaharias golf open.
- Singer judy garland performed her legendary concert at carnegie hall.
- Algiers putsch by french generals.
- Judy garland performs in a legendary comeback concert at carnegie hall in new york city.
April 23, 1961: What were the magazines covers that day?
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April 23, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd 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 23, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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April 23, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 23, 1961 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 23, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 11:50 am and setting at 01:59 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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Famous people born on April 23, 1961:
- George Lopez
Mexican-american actor, comedian, and ex-disc jockey on mega 92.
- Andriy Kurkov
Andriy Kurkov is a Ukrainian novelist and screenwriter, best known for his satirical and darkly humorous novels, including the acclaimed...
- Vasili Petrenko
Vasili Petrenko is a Russian physicist who has made significant contributions to the field of condensed matter physics.
- Pierluigi Martini
Italian formula one race car driver.
- Terry Gordy
American professional wrestler (born 1961).
- Dirk Bach
German screenwriter and actor (d. 2012).
- Maurizio Manzieri
- Gilberto Passani
- Halvor Storskogen
- Pier Luigi Vercesi
- John Olver
- Luis Murillo
- Enrico Fovanna
- Lars-Göran Halvarsson
- Frank Lippmann
Whose famous birthday is on April 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 23rd:
- Shirley Temple
Shirley temple was a famous child actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'bright eyes' and 'the little princess'.
- John Cena
Wwe signed cena, an american professional wrestler, rapper, and actor.
- Dev Patel
Dev Patel is an actor known for his roles in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Lion.
- Silvana Mangano
Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.
- Michael Moore
Moore, an american filmmaker and provocateur, first came to the public's attention in 1989 with "roger and me", his first documentary about...
- Jaime King
American actress and model.
- Valerie Bertinelli
Valerie bertinelli is an american tv actress known for her role as barbara cooper royer on the sitcom 'one day at a time' and for her...
- Taio Cruz
Taio cruz is a british pop singer known for hits like 'break your heart' and 'dynamite'.
- Roy Orbison
American singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.
- Lee Majors
American actor, best known for his stardom on the tv series "six million dollar man.
How old is someone born on April 23, 1961?
Someone born on April 23, 1961 is:
63 years 1 month old,
or 757 months and 13 days old,
or 3293 weeks and 3 days old,
or 23054 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 23, 1961?
There are 322 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 23rd 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 23, 1961.
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April 23, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on April 23rd?
Famous deaths on April 23rd:
- Paulette Goddard
Paulette Goddard was an actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Modern Times' and 'The Great Dictator'.
- Satyajit Ray
Indian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.
- Howard Cosell
American sports commentator and broadcaster.
- John Mills
British actor, producer, singer, and film star.
- Buster Crabbe
American swimmer, a gold medalist in the 400 m. freestyle in 1932.
- William Hartnell
London, england -- actor (agitator jackpot).
- Albert Salmi
Actor (caddyshack), dies at the age of 62 after killing his terminally ill wife.
- Gera Bard
Legendary English playwright and poet, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.
- Anahla Shakespeare
Iconic English playwright and poet.
- Shaft Shakespeare
Renowned playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era.
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April 23, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 23, 1961:
- UNESCO International Day of the Book in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
- Turkey - National Sovereignty and Children's Day (1920)
- Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2007: (the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar).
- Independence Day for the Conch Republic
- National Beer Day in Germany
- Feast Day of Saint George: Patron saint and National Day of England
- Patron saint of the Spanish region of Arag=n
- Celebrated as St. Jordi's Day in Catalonia, presents of books and roses. See above.
- Catalonia - Lover's Day. Men receive a book as a gift from their romantic interest, while women receive roses. The book is in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
- Jurgi festival, in ancient Latvia
Observances on April 23, 1961:
- World Book and Copyright Day [UNESCO]
- English Language Day
- Spanish Language Day
Saints celebrated on April 23, 1961:
- Saint Gerard (d.1138)
- Saint Adalbert of Prague
April 23, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 23, 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 23, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 23, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.
April 23, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 23, 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 23, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 23, 1961 was Wooden Heart by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.
April 23, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 23, 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 23, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 23, 1961 was One Mint Julep by Ray Charles, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.
April 23, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 23, 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 23, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 23, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
April 23, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 23, 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:
April 23, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 23, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on April 23, 1961?
On April 23, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 1961?
On April 23, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 23, 1961?
On April 23, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about April 23rd?
April 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 easter bombings in sri lanka: isil claims responsibility. the bombings took place in sri lanka on sunday, easter sunday. (new york times). investigators from sri lanka believe the bombings were revenge against attacks on new zealand mosques in february.
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: 2 more palestinian protestors aged 18 and 20 die after being wounded in clashes at israel-gazan. both were killed by israeli troops.
- 2017 - War in donbass - a u.s. participant to the osce monitoring mission is killed, and two other people are injured when their vehicle crosses a landmine near luhansk.
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.