What happened on Friday April 07, 1961?

Here's what happened on April 07, 1961:

• Bay of Pigs Invasion Planning Meeting President John F. Kennedy convened a critical national security meeting to finalize plans for the U.S.-supported invasion of Cuba at the Bay of Pigs. High-ranking officials including Senator William Fulbright, Defense Secretary Robert McNamara, CIA Director Allen Dulles, and three Joint Chiefs of Staff members were present. The covert operation was officially approved at 8:18 p.m., setting the stage for a significant Cold War confrontation with Fidel Castro's regime.
• Argentina-Uruguay River Uruguay Boundary Treaty A bilateral treaty between Argentina and Uruguay was signed, establishing precise navigation rights and territorial demarcations along the River Uruguay. The agreement defined the specific channels of navigation and the ownership of islands within the river, providing a clear legal framework for border management and maritime interactions between the two nations.

Events in 1961

April 07, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 07, 1961

Newspapers from Apr. 07, 1961

April 07, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 97th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 07, 1961 can also be written as 4/7/1961 in the US and as 7/4/1961 in UK and Europe.

April 07, 1961 in April 1961 calendar

Famous people born on April 07, 1961:

• Pascal Olmeta

  French soccer goalkeeper who played for Olympique de Marseille during the 1990s, known for his significant contributions to the team's...

• Axel Bauer

  French pop singer famous for his hit song 'Cargo de Nuit', who was the first artist to have a video aired on MTV France and collaborated...

• Rory Bremner

  British comedian and impressionist known for his satirical political comedy and sharp wit.

• Thurl Bailey

  American basketball player and actor who had a notable career in professional basketball and later transitioned into acting.

• Daniela Santanchè

  Italian politician and businesswoman known for her conservative political stance and provocative public statements on social issues.

• Roberto Perotti

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on April 7th

Famous people died on April 07, 1961:

• Vanessa Bell
• Virgilio Brocchi
• Giani Stuparich

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on April 7th

April 07, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 07, 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 07, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 07, 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 07, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 07, 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 7th is Aries.

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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 07, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 07, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 07, 1961 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 07, 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 07, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 12:09 am and setting at 11:15 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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Your place in the Universe on April 07, 1961

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Someone born on April 07, 1961 is:

64 years 1 month old,

or 769 months and 7 days old,

or 3344 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23413 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 07, 1961?

There are 328 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 7th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 07, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 07, 1961.

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