What happened on Monday April 10, 1961?

Here's what happened on April 10, 1961:

• Adolf Eichmann War Crimes Trial Begins in Israel Nazi SS officer Adolf Eichmann, a key architect of the Holocaust, goes on trial in Jerusalem for his role in organizing the systematic deportation and murder of millions of Jews during World War II. This landmark trial would become a pivotal moment in Holocaust documentation and international criminal justice.
• Gary Player Wins Masters Tournament South African golfer Gary Player becomes the first international champion at the 25th US Masters Tournament, defeating defending champion Arnold Palmer and amateur Charles Coe by a single stroke. The tournament concluded on Monday due to rain delays.
• Dutch Foreign Minister Discusses New Guinea with Kennedy Dutch Foreign Minister Joseph Luns meets with President John F. Kennedy to discuss the ongoing diplomatic tensions surrounding the status of Netherlands New Guinea, reflecting the complex post-colonial geopolitical landscape of the early 1960s.
• Washington Senators' Inaugural Game The new Washington Senators baseball franchise plays its first-ever regular-season game at Griffith Stadium, with President John F. Kennedy in attendance. The team loses 4-3 to the Chicago White Sox in a closely contested match.

Events in 1961

April 10, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 10, 1961

Newspapers from Apr. 10, 1961

April 10, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 100th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 10, 1961 can also be written as 4/10/1961 in the US and as 10/4/1961 in UK and Europe.

April 10, 1961 in April 1961 calendar

Famous people born on April 10, 1961:

• Ricki Herbert
• Joe Cole (roadie)

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on April 10th

Famous people died on April 10, 1961:

• Louis Bastien
• Ernst Bickel
• Hermann Pfannmüller

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on April 10th

April 10, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 10, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.

1. The Marcels - Blue Moon
2. Jorgen Ingmann and His Guitar - Apache
3. The Shirelles - Dedicated To The One I Love
4. Del Shannon - Runaway
5. Floyd Cramer - On The Rebound

April 10, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 10, 1961 was Wooden Heart by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.

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 10, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 10, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.

1. The Marcels - Blue Moon
2. Ray Charles - One Mint Julep
3. Brook Benton - For My Baby
4. Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
5. Bobby Bland - I Pity The Fool

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 10th 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 10, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 10, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 10, 1961 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 10, 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 10, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 02:43 am and setting at 02:37 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 10, 1961

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Someone born on April 10, 1961 is:

64 years 1 month old,

or 769 months and 4 days old,

or 3344 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23410 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 10, 1961?

There are 331 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 10th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 10, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 10, 1961.

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