What happened on Saturday April 08, 1961?

Here's what happened on April 08, 1961:

• MV Dara Maritime Disaster The British India Steam Navigation Company passenger ship MV Dara exploded off Dubai, resulting in the tragic deaths of 238 passengers and crew. The maritime incident occurred in the Persian Gulf, with 565 individuals successfully rescued. The ship ultimately sank two days after the initial explosion while being towed to port.

Events in 1961

April 08, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 08, 1961

Newspapers from Apr. 08, 1961

April 08, 1961 was a Saturday and it was the 98th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 08, 1961 can also be written as 4/8/1961 in the US and as 8/4/1961 in UK and Europe.

April 08, 1961 in April 1961 calendar

Famous people born on April 08, 1961:

• Richard Hatch

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• Élise Guilbault

  Élise Guilbault is a prominent Canadian actress known for her work in film, television, and theater.

• Nerio Alessandri

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on April 8th

Famous people died on April 08, 1961:

• Joseph Carrodus

  Australian public servant (b. 1885).

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on April 8th

April 08, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 08, 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 08, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 08, 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 08, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 08, 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 8th 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 08, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 08, 1961 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 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 08, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 01:05 am and setting at 12:20 pm.

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 08, 1961

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Someone born on April 08, 1961 is:

64 years 1 month old,

or 769 months and 6 days old,

or 3344 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23412 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 08, 1961?

There are 329 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 08, 1961.

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