Saturday April 08, 1961: on this day

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

Here's what happened on April 08, 1961:

• British liner dara explodes in persian gulf, kills 236
• A large explosion on board the mv dara in the persian gulf kills 238.
• The british passenger ship ''dara'' blows up and sinks off dubai. 238 passengers and crew are killed.

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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Famous people born on April 08, 1961:

• Richard Hatch

  American newsfigure is the last contestant in survivor's final round.

• Élise Guilbault

  Canadian actress.

• Ilan Stavans

  Ilan stavans is a mexican-american author known for his works on latino culture and identity.

• Brian McDermott

  Manager and english footballer.

• Nerio Alessandri
• Patrice Coquereau

Whose famous birthday is on April 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 8th:

• Patricia Arquette

  American actress.

• Jacques Brel

  Belgian-born french composer and lyricist, as well as singer.

• Chris Kyle

  Chris kyle was a highly decorated us navy seal sniper known for his autobiography 'american sniper' and his service during the iraq war.

• Taylor Kitsch

  Taylor kitsch is a canadian actor known for his roles in tv series friday night lights and films such as x-men origins: wolverine and...

• Julian Lennon

  British singer, musician, and singer, julian lennon is the son of john lennon (and his first wife cynthia).

• Biz Markie

  Biz markie was an american rapper, singer, dj, and record producer known for his hit single 'just a friend'.

• John Schneider

  John schneider is an american actor best known for his role as bo duke in the television series the dukes of hazzard.

• Franco Corelli

  Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.

• John Gavin

  Hispanic-american diplomat and actor.

• Robert Kiyosaki

  Cashflow technologies was co-founded by an american businessman.

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

There are 355 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 8th 2025.

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.

Famous people died on April 08, 1961:

• Joseph Carrodus

  Australian public servant (b. 1885).

What famous deaths happened on April 8th?

Famous deaths on April 8th:

• Annette Funicello

  American actress.

• Ben Johnson

  100m runner (1988 olympics - gold medalist, disqualified).

• Sara Montiel

  Spanish-mexican actress and singer (b. 1928).

• Claire Trevor

  American singer and actress (d. 2000).

• María Félix

  Mexican film actress.

• Lars Hanson

  Swedish actor, flesh & devil, dies at 78 after a long battle with illness.

• Arleen Whelan

  Deaths of a stroke at the 78.

• Frank Milan

  Actor (witness), passes away at 71.

• Siler Picasso

  Siler Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and printmaker, who is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

• Majour Picasso

  A Spanish artist, Picasso is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, known for his pioneering work in Cubism.

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Holidays on April 08, 1961:

• Buddha's Birthday in Japan

Saints celebrated on April 08, 1961:

• Saint Constance
• Saint Walter of Pontoise (died 1099)
• Saint Julie Billiart of Namur (died 1816).

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.

April 08, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 08, 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:

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.

April 08, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 08, 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:

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 R&B music chart for the week April 3rd and April 9th.

April 08, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 08, 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:

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