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April 04, 1961 was the 94th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is April 04, 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 04, 1961, who was born and died on April 04, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 04, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Blue Moon by The Marcels), movies (e.g. Scream of Fear, directed by Seth Holt), TV series (e.g. Rob Roy) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 4th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 04, 1961?
- April 04, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 04, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 04, 1961?
- April 04, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 04, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- April 04, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 04, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- April 04, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 04, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 04, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 04, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 04, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on April 04, 1961?
What day of the week was April 04, 1961?
April 04, 1961 was a Tuesday and it was the 94th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 04, 1961 can also be written as 4/4/1961 in the US and as 4/4/1961 in UK and Europe.
April 04, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 4th 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 04, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 04, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 4th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 04, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 04, 1961 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 04, 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 04, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 09:01 pm and setting at 08:31 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 04, 1961?
Famous people born on April 04, 1961:
- Hildi Santo-Tomas
American interior decorator.
- Christophe Cène
He was a french astrologer and the chief editor for the periodical "astrologie pratique".
- Matt Cole
Stratford, ontario -- canadian tour golfer (1990 space coast).
- Eddie Murphy
Comedian.
- Tom Byron
American porn actor and director.
- René van der Gijp
- Naoko Matsui
- Ray Mercer
- Mustafa Sabbagh
- Peter Thomsen
- Stefano Bandecchi
- Luca Beatrice
- Fahad Al-Musaibeah
- Félix Cruz
- Luciano De Luca
- Miguel España
- Luigi Fresco
Whose famous birthday is on April 4th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 4th:
![Heath Ledger]()
Heath LedgerAustralian actor.
![Natasha Lyonne]()
Natasha LyonneNatasha lyonne is an american actress known for her roles in the american pie film series and the netflix series orange is the new black.
![Maya Angelou]()
Maya AngelouAmerican performer and prolific writer, poet and autobiographer.
![Christine Lahti]()
Christine LahtiVersatile actress known for her work in film and television.
![Marguerite Duras]()
Marguerite DurasAuthor of more than 70 books and plays, plus adaptations for cinema, by south vietnamese-french authors.
![Anthony Perkins]()
Anthony PerkinsAmerican actor, best known for portraying norman bates in alfred hitchcock’s 1960 film psycho (born 1932).
![Bernard Campan]()
Bernard CampanHe is a french actor and director.
![Jill Scott]()
Jill ScottJill Scott is a Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and actress known for her soulful music and powerful vocals.
![Craig Nelson]()
Craig NelsonCraig nelson is an american tv actor known for his role as hayden fox in the tv series 'coach'.
![Hugo Weaving]()
Hugo WeavingAustralian actor known for roles in 'The Matrix' and 'The Lord of the Rings'.
April 04, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 63 years and 16 days old,
or 756 months and 16 days old,
or 3289 weeks and 4 days old,
or 23027 days old,
if you were born on April 04, 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 04, 1961?
There are 349 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 4th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 04, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 04, 1961.
April 04, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 04, 1961:
- Simion Stoilow
Romanian mathematician and academic (b. 1873).
- Harald Riipalu
Estonian military commander (d. 1961).
- Dante Iovino
- Giorgio Walter Chili
What famous deaths happened on April 4th?
Famous deaths on April 4th:
![Gloria Swanson]()
Gloria SwansonGloria swanson was an american actress known for her role in the film sunset boulevard.
![Faith Domergue]()
Faith DomergueAmerican actress (d. 1999).
![Ginny Simms]()
Ginny SimmsAmerican singer and actress known for her radio and film appearances.
![Edgar Buchanan]()
Edgar BuchananActor (uncle joe -petticoat junction), is killed at 77.
![Priscilla Lane]()
Priscilla LaneUnited states -- actresses (arsenic & old lace).
![Al Lewis]()
Al LewisAmerican songwriter (born in 1901).
![Jacqueline Logan]()
Jacqueline LoganSilent film actress, dies at the age of 78.
![Brad Johnson]()
Brad JohnsonActor (annie oakley), dies at age 56.
- Martin Luther King
Jr.
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April 04, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 04, 1961:
- Blessed Alice (d. 1105)
- Lesotho - Heroes' Day
- Taiwan and Hong Kong - Children's Day
- United States - Bonza Bottler Day.
- World Rat Day
- International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
Saints celebrated on April 04, 1961:
- Saint Hildebert of Ghent (died 752)
- Saint Isidore of Seville, patron saint of the internauts
April 04, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 04, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 3rd and April 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 04, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 04, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week April 3rd and April 9th.
April 04, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 04, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 3rd and April 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Marcels - Blue Moon
- Jorgen Ingmann and His Guitar - Apache
- Elvis Presley - Surrender
- Chubby Checker - Pony Time
- The Shirelles - Dedicated To The One I Love
April 04, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 04, 1961 was Wooden Heart by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week April 3rd and April 9th.
April 04, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 04, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 3rd and April 9th. 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 04, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 04, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 3rd and April 9th.
April 04, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 04, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 3rd and April 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Marcels - Blue Moon
- Brook Benton - For My Baby
- Ray Charles - One Mint Julep
- Maxine Brown - All In My Mind
- Bobby Bland - I Pity The Fool
April 04, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 04, 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 04, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 04, 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:
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
Boomerang
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Reginald Hudlin
April 04, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 04, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Resistance, Rebellion, And Death
By: Albert Camus
Albert Camus stated that writers cannot serve today's historians in the speech he delivered upon receiving the Nobel Prize for Literature 1957.
Sermons And Soda Water
By: John O'Hara
John O'Hara, Three Volumes in One, Random Hse. Book club ed., in DJ
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.
Dr. Tom Dooley'S Three Great Books
By: Dr. Tom Dooley
Three Great Books by Dr. Tom Dooley, 1960. Compilation - Three novels in one: Deliver Us from Evil, The Edge of Tomorrow, and The Night They Burned the Mountain.
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 04, 1961?
On April 04, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 04, 1961?
On April 04, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 04, 1961?
On April 04, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about April 4th?
April 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th 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 4th, such as:
- 2019 - Libyan civil war (2014-present), 2019 western libya offensive. the libyan national army continues to advance on tripoli, the capital of libya. they have captured gharyan with little resistance. general khalifa haitar ordered the lna's seize of tripoli. this prompted the tripoli-based presidential council (which is responsible for general mobilization) to call for a general mobilization.
- 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: shin bet and israeli defence forces announce that eleven members of the palestinian islamic jihad terrorist group off gaza's coast were arrested. they are suspected of plotting an attack against the israeli navy.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: at least 83 people are killed and many more injured in a toxic gas attack allegedly carried out by syrian warplanes. (the globe and mail).
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.
