What happened on Thursday April 06, 1961?

Here's what happened on April 06, 1961:

• First Human Space Flight: Yuri Gagarin Orbits Earth On April 6, 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin made history by becoming the first human to travel into outer space and complete an orbital journey around the Earth. Aboard the Vostok 1 spacecraft, Gagarin's groundbreaking mission marked a pivotal moment in the Space Race and human exploration, launching from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. His single orbit around the planet lasted approximately 108 minutes, reaching a maximum altitude of about 327 kilometers. Gagarin's successful mission not only demonstrated the Soviet Union's technological capabilities but also opened a new chapter in human space exploration.
• Death of Jules Bordet, Nobel Laureate in Medicine On April 6, 1961, Jules Bordet, a distinguished Belgian immunologist and microbiologist, passed away. Born in 1870, Bordet was renowned for his groundbreaking work in immunology and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discoveries in immune system mechanisms. His research significantly advanced understanding of antibodies, complement systems, and immunological responses, laying crucial foundations for modern immunological science.

Events in 1961

April 06, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 06, 1961

Newspapers from Apr. 06, 1961

April 06, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 96th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 06, 1961 can also be written as 4/6/1961 in the US and as 6/4/1961 in UK and Europe.

April 06, 1961 in April 1961 calendar

Famous people born on April 06, 1961:

• Peter Jackson

  Peter Jackson is a world-renowned film director, screenwriter, and producer from New Zealand, best known for directing the epic 'The Lord of...

• Rory Bremner

  Rory Bremner is a renowned Scottish-British comedian, impressionist, and satirist famous for his sharp political humor and celebrity...

• Alain Weill

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on April 6th

Famous people died on April 06, 1961:

• Jules Bordet

  Belgian microbiologist and immunologist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1870).

• Rudolph John Anderson
• Jules Jean Baptiste Vincent Bordet
• Giuseppe Borrelli
• Knut Lindberg

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on April 6th

April 06, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 06, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week April 3rd and April 9th.

1. The Marcels - Blue Moon
2. Jorgen Ingmann and His Guitar - Apache
3. Elvis Presley - Surrender
4. Chubby Checker - Pony Time
5. The Shirelles - Dedicated To The One I Love

April 06, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 06, 1961 was Wooden Heart by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week April 3rd and April 9th.

1. Elvis Presley - Wooden Heart
2. Allisons - Are You Sure
3. Bobby Darin - Lazy River
4. The Everly Brothers - Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes
5. Cliff Richard - Theme For A Dream

April 06, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 06, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week April 3rd and April 9th.

1. The Marcels - Blue Moon
2. Brook Benton - For My Baby
3. Ray Charles - One Mint Julep
4. Maxine Brown - All In My Mind
5. Bobby Bland - I Pity The Fool

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 6th is Aries.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

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.

Discover the personality of April born.

Unlock the Mysteries of April 06, 1961! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

April 06, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 06, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Ox personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on April 06, 1961 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 06, 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 06, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 11:08 pm and setting at 10:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 01, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Apr 30, 1961.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in April 1961

Your place in the Universe on April 06, 1961

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on April 06, 1961 is:

64 years 2 months old,

or 770 months

or 3348 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23437 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 06, 1961?

There are 304 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 6th 2026.

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 06, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 06, 1961.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.