What happened on Wednesday April 12, 1961?

Here's what happened on April 12, 1961:

• First Human Space Flight Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin becomes the first human to journey into outer space, completing a historic orbital flight around the Earth aboard the Vostok 1 spacecraft, marking a pivotal moment in human space exploration.
• Bay of Pigs Invasion Planning President John F. Kennedy approves final plans for a U.S.-supported invasion of Cuba at the Bahía de los Cochinos (Bay of Pigs), setting the stage for a significant Cold War confrontation.
• Third Grammy Awards The Third Grammy Awards ceremony takes place, with 'Theme From a Summer Place' winning a major award and Ray Charles receiving four prestigious awards, highlighting the vibrant music scene of the early 1960s.
• Julius Kariuki - Olympic Steeplechaser Julius Kariuki, a Kenyan athlete known for his exceptional performance in the 3000m steeplechase, who would later win a gold medal at the 1988 Olympics.
• Lisa Gerrard Birth Lisa Gerrard, an influential Australian singer and film composer, is born, who would later become known for her unique vocal style and work in world music and film scoring.
• Douglas MacArthur Declines Baseball Commissioner Role Legendary military general Douglas MacArthur declines an offer to become the baseball commissioner, choosing to remain focused on his post-military pursuits.
• D.D. Verni - Musician D.D. Verni, an American musician known for his work with the heavy metal band Overkill, is born.

Events in 1961

April 12, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 12, 1961

Newspapers from Apr. 12, 1961

April 12, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 102nd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 12, 1961 can also be written as 4/12/1961 in the US and as 12/4/1961 in UK and Europe.

April 12, 1961 in April 1961 calendar

Famous people born on April 12, 1961:

• Lisa Gerrard

  Renowned Australian singer-songwriter and founding member of the influential world music band Dead Can Dance, known for her distinctive...

• Magda Szubanski

  Prominent Australian comedian, actress, and writer famous for her memorable role in the internationally acclaimed 'Babe' films and her...

• Christophe Rousset
• Willi Ninja

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on April 12th

April 12, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 12, 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 12, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 12, 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 12, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 12, 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 12th 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 12, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 12, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 12, 1961 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 12, 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 12, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:03 am and setting at 04:56 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 12, 1961

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Someone born on April 12, 1961 is:

64 years 1 month old,

or 769 months and 2 days old,

or 3344 weeks

or 23408 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 12, 1961?

There are 333 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 12, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 12, 1961.

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