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April 02, 1961 was the 92nd day of the year 1961, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is April 02, 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 02, 1961, who was born and died on April 02, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 02, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Surrender by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. Scream of Fear, directed by Seth Holt), TV series (e.g. The Treasure Seekers) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 2nd, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 02, 1961?
- April 02, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 02, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 02, 1961?
- April 02, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 02, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- April 02, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 02, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- April 02, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 02, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 02, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 02, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 02, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on April 02, 1961?
What day of the week was April 02, 1961?
April 02, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 92nd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 02, 1961 can also be written as 4/2/1961 in the US and as 2/4/1961 in UK and Europe.
April 02, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 2nd is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries 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 02, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 02, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 2nd, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 02, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 02, 1961 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 02, 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 02, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 07:57 pm and setting at 07:11 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 02, 1961?
Famous people born on April 02, 1961:
![Christopher Meloni]()
Christopher MeloniAmerican film and television actor.
- Keren Woodward
Member of the popular British pop group Bananarama.
- Buddy Jewell
American singer-songwriter.
- Daniela Santanche
Italian politician known for her conservative views.
- Cindy Mackey in Athens
Georgia, usa; lpga golfer (1986 international pro-am).
- Gijs Steinmann
Dutch soccer player (go ahead eagles).
- Keren Jane Woodward in Bristol
England; rock vocalist (bananarama - "venus").
- Mark White
Musician.
- Éric Gautier
- Emmanuel Issoze-Ngondet
- Miguel Lora
- Raymond Gause
- Ulf Carlsson
- Marie-Ange Nardi
Whose famous birthday is on April 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 2nd:
![Serge Gainsbourg]()
Serge GainsbourgFrench singer and international sex icon, who was best known for his hit song "je t'aime" which he performed with jane birkin.
![Michael Fassbender]()
Michael FassbenderGerman-irish actor, born to a german mother and a german dad.
![Marvin Gaye]()
Marvin GayeAmerican singer, keyboard player, drummer and songwriter.
![Pedro Pascal]()
Pedro PascalPedro pascal is a chilean-american actor known for his roles in game of thrones, narcos, and the mandalorian.
![Buddy Ebsen]()
Buddy EbsenBuddy ebsen was an american actor known for his role as jed clampett in the television series the beverly hillbillies.
![Linda Hunt]()
Linda HuntAmerican actress who won an oscar as a male dwarf in "the year of living dangerously", her second film role.
![Roselyn Sanchez]()
Roselyn SanchezPuerto rican model, singer and actress.
![Alec Guinness]()
Alec GuinnessBritish actor, born in the 1930s.
![Shirley Douglas]()
Shirley DouglasCanadian actress, activist, and well-known family member, she is also the ex-wife to actor donald sutherland, and the mother of their son...
![Sharon Acker]()
Sharon AckerToronto, ontario -- actress (della street-perry mason 1973).
April 02, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 63 years and 17 days old,
or 756 months and 17 days old,
or 3289 weeks and 5 days old,
or 23028 days old,
if you were born on April 02, 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 02, 1961?
There are 348 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 2nd 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 02, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 02, 1961.
April 02, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 02, 1961:
- Wallingford Riegger
American composer, bachangle, dies at 75.
- August Defresne
Dutch director (anno christi 969), dies at 67.
- Vindizio Nodari Pesenti
What famous deaths happened on April 2nd?
Famous deaths on April 2nd:
![Edwin Starr]()
Edwin StarrAmerican singer-songwriter (d.2003).
![Estelle Harris]()
Estelle HarrisAmerican actress and comedian (b. 1928).
![Milo O'Shea]()
Milo O'SheaActor from ireland-america (d. 2013).
![Alma Delia Fuentes]()
Alma Delia FuentesMexican actress (d. 2017).
![Paula Kelly]()
Paula KellySinger/actress (sweet charity) dies at 72.
![Jennifer Syme]()
Jennifer SymeAmerican actress (born 1972).
![Douglass Dumbrille]()
Douglass DumbrilleActor (mr deed goes to town), is killed at 84.
- Winnie Mandela
Winnie Mandela was a prominent South African anti-apartheid activist and politician who played a significant role in the struggle against...
- Samuel Morse
American inventor of the first electric telegraph that worked and morse code.
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April 02, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 02, 1961:
- JP and Trang in Valleyfair
- Blessed Arnold of Leuven
- International Children's Book Day
- Malvinas Day in Argentina.
- Sizdah be dar in Iran
Observances on April 02, 1961:
- World Autism Awareness Day
Saints celebrated on April 02, 1961:
- Saint Franciscus of Paola (+1507)
- Saint Genoveva of Brabant (+1760)
April 02, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 02, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 27th and April 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 02, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 02, 1961 was Surrender by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week March 27th and April 2nd.
April 02, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 02, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 27th and April 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - Surrender
- Chubby Checker - Pony Time
- The Shirelles - Dedicated To The One I Love
- Jorgen Ingmann and His Guitar - Apache
- Marty Robbins - Don't Worry
April 02, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 02, 1961 was Wooden Heart by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week March 27th and April 2nd.
April 02, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 02, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 27th and April 2nd. 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 02, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 02, 1961 was I Pity The Fool by Bobby Bland, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 27th and April 2nd.
April 02, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 02, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 27th and April 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Bobby Bland - I Pity The Fool
- The Shirelles - Dedicated To The One I Love
- Maxine Brown - All In My Mind
- Chubby Checker - Pony Time
- Brook Benton - For My Baby
April 02, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 02, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
The Assassin
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Elio Petri
Starring: Marcello Mastroianni, Micheline Presle, Cristina Gaioni, Salvo Randone
Spotlight on a Murderer
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Georges Franju
Starring: Pierre Brasseur, Pascale Audret, Marianne Koch, Jean-Louis Trintignant
April 02, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 02, 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:
The Treasure Seekers
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Juliet May
Happily Ever After
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Yvan Attal
Boomerang
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Reginald Hudlin
An Enemy of the People
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Satyajit Ray
The Asphalt Jungle
Release year: 1961
Starring: Jack Warden, Arch Johnson, William Smith
Country: United States of America
April 02, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 02, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich
By: William L. Shirer
This definitive history of Hitler's rise is back in hardcover, hailed by The New York Times as "one the most important works historical of our time"
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 Dean'S Watch
By: Elizabeth Goudge
A compelling saga of an unlikely friendship threaded together by redemption and graceThe setting is a remote mid-nineteenth-century town in England and its grand cathedral. Adam Ayscough is the cathedral Dean. He has a deep love and respect for his …
Manila Galleon
By: F. Van Wyck Mason
This is a fantastic tale of the sea, based on George Anson's famous voyage.
Who was the US President on April 02, 1961?
On April 02, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 02, 1961?
On April 02, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 02, 1961?
On April 02, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about April 2nd?
April 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:
- 2019 - Google begins to delete consumer accounts from google+ because of low user engagement and security vulnerabilities that could expose user data to developers.
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: saudi king salman bin abdulaziz al saud speaks with president donald trump by telephone to discuss the events.
- 2017 - India opens the chenani-nashri tunnel measuring 9.2 kilometers, in jammu and kashmir.
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.
