Thursday April 13, 1961: on this day

April 13, 1961 was the 103rd day of the year 1961, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is April 13, 1961 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on April 13, 1961, who was born and died on April 13, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 13, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Blue Moon by The Marcels), movies (e.g. Scream of Fear, directed by Seth Holt), TV series (e.g. Spotlight) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 13th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 13, 1961?


April 13, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 103rd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 13, 1961 can also be written as 4/13/1961 in the US and as 13/4/1961 in UK and Europe.

April 13, 1961 in April 1961 calendar

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April 13, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 13, 1961:

  • Carnival! opens at imperial theater nyc for 719 performances
  • In portugal, a coup attempt against antónio de oliveira salazar fails.
  • The bay of pigs invasion of cuba begins it fails by april 19.
  • The 33rd academy awards ceremony is held.

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April 13, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 13th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

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 13, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 13, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on April 13th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 13, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 13, 1961 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 13, 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 13, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:39 am and setting at 06:04 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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Who was born on April 13, 1961?


Famous people born on April 13, 1961:

  • Elysabeth Borne

    Elysabeth Borne is a French politician who has served as the Prime Minister of France since 2022.

  • Hiro Yamamoto

    American bass player and songwriter (soundgarden and truly).

  • Tammy Stephens in Arlington

    Texas, usa; singer (girls next door - don't be cruel).

  • Michele Baraldi
  • Liz Callaway
  • Ignazio Cassis
  • Robert William Fisher
  • Riccardo Foppa
  • Georg Bätzing
  • Carlos Pagni

Whose famous birthday is on April 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 13th:

  • Al Green
    Al Green

    Al green is an american singer and pastor known for his soulful voice and hits like 'let's stay together' and 'tired of being alone'.

  • Ron Perlman
    Ron Perlman

    Ron perlman is a renowned american actor known for his roles in hellboy and sons of anarchy.

  • Christopher Hitchens
    Christopher Hitchens

    English-american journalist and author (d.2011).

  • Jonathan Brandis
    Jonathan Brandis

    American actor and director.

  • Maurice Ronet
    Maurice Ronet

    Nice, france -- actor.

  • Seamus Heaney
    Seamus Heaney

    Nobel prize laureate for irish literature.

  • Paul Sorvino
    Paul Sorvino

    American actor, singer, and director.

  • Glenn Howerton
    Glenn Howerton

    American actor.

  • Don Adams
    Don Adams

    American actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1923).

  • Stanley Donen
    Stanley Donen

    South carolina, united states -- film director / producer (bedazzled, damn yankees).

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April 13, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 63 years and 7 days old,

or 756 months and 7 days old,

or 3288 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23018 days old,

if you were born on April 13, 1961.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 13, 1961?

There are 358 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 13th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 13, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 13, 1961.

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April 13, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 13, 1961:

  • John A. Bennett

    American soldier (d. 1961).

  • Vasilij Žitarev
  • Alberto Crivelli

What famous deaths happened on April 13th?

Famous deaths on April 13th:

  • Michel Bouquet
    Michel Bouquet

    French actor in film.

  • Daniel Pollock
    Daniel Pollock

    Australian actor (b. 1968).

  • Vinod Bose

    Legendary tabla player known for his innovative style and compositions.

  • Vasili Vereshchagin

    Vasili Vereshchagin was a Russian painter who is best known for his paintings depicting the horrors of war.

  • Muriel Spark

    Scottish writer, best known for her "the prime of miss jean brodie", which was made into a motion movie.

  • Lomax Wheeler

    Renowned physicist known for his work in nuclear physics and quantum mechanics.

  • Wealthy von Siemens

    German electrical engineer and industrialist.

  • Quinntin Young

    Served as a U.S.

  • Earlee Hines

    Earlee Hines was an influential American jazz pianist and bandleader.

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April 13, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 13, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 10th and April 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 13, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 13, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.

April 13, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 13, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 10th and April 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Blue Moon
  2. - Apache
  3. - Dedicated To The One I Love
  4. - Runaway
  5. - On The Rebound

April 13, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 13, 1961 was Wooden Heart by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.

April 13, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 13, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 10th and April 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Wooden Heart
  2. - Are You Sure
  3. - Lazy River
  4. - Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes
  5. - Theme For A Dream

April 13, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 13, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.

April 13, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 13, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 10th and April 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Blue Moon
  2. - One Mint Julep
  3. - For My Baby
  4. - Mother-In-Law
  5. - I Pity The Fool

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April 13, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 13, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Scream of Fear

Scream of Fear

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Seth Holt

Starring: Susan Strasberg, Ann Todd, Ronald Lewis, Christopher Lee

One-Eyed Jacks

One-Eyed Jacks

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Marlon Brando

Starring: Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Pina Pellicer, Katy Jurado

Country: United States of America

Underworld U.S.A.

Underworld U.S.A.

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Samuel Fuller

Starring: Cliff Robertson, Dolores Dorn, Beatrice Kay, Paul Dubov

The Assassin

The Assassin

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Elio Petri

Starring: Marcello Mastroianni, Micheline Presle, Cristina Gaioni, Salvo Randone

Spotlight on a Murderer

Spotlight on a Murderer

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Georges Franju

Starring: Pierre Brasseur, Pascale Audret, Marianne Koch, Jean-Louis Trintignant

April 13, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 13, 1961 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Spotlight

Spotlight

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Tom McCarthy

Rob Roy

Rob Roy

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones

Amelia

Amelia

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Mira Nair

The Treasure Seekers

The Treasure Seekers

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Juliet May

Happily Ever After

Happily Ever After

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Yvan Attal

April 13, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 13, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall by Gayelord Hauser

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall

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Mirror, Mirror On The Wall: A Call to Beauty by Gayelord Houser

Profiles In Courage by John F. Kennedy

Profiles In Courage

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John F. Kennedy's Profiles in Courage was written in 1955 by the junior senator of Massachusetts. It served as a clear call to all Americans.

The Last Of The Just by Andre Schwarz-Bart

The Last Of The Just

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Andre Schwarz-Bart's The Last of the Just was published in 16 languages and won the prestigious Prix Goncourt. It is widely considered the greatest Holocaust novel.

The Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone

The Agony and the Ecstasy

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Irving Stone's classic biographical novel about Michaelangelo - in which both the artist as well as the man are fully brought to life. This novel is a masterpiece in its own right. It portrays Michelangelo’s passionate, dangerous love life and …

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

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To Kill A Mockingbird, the unforgettable story of a Southern childhood and the conscience crisis that rocked it became a bestseller immediately and was critically acclaimed when it was published for the first time in 1960.

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Who was the US President on April 13, 1961?

On April 13, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 13, 1961?

On April 13, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 13, 1961?

On April 13, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about April 13th?

April 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th day of the month of April. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on April 13th, such as:

  • 2019 - Second libyan civil war and 2019 western libya offensive: aguila salih, the head of the tobruk-based libyan parliament that is rival to the government of national accord stated that the parliament's libyan national army would continue to advance on tripoli despite international calls for them not stop.
  • 2018 - The british government releases a statement stating that it is "highly probable" that the assad regime used chemical arms against its own people. it also stated that, since such an act could not be ignored, britain would cooperate with france and the united states to coordinate an international response. however, the british government did not specify what steps they would take.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present), airstrike in nangarhar, april 2017. the united states air force drops gbu-43/b massive orderd ordnance air bomb in nangarhar province in afghanistan. it is believed that the bomb was dropped on an isil tunnel and cave complex. this marks the first time the weapon has been used on the battlefield.

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What happened in 1961?

1961 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Houston Oilers beat LA Chargers 24-16 in AFL championship game
  • Russia introduces a new ruble worth $1.11
  • Supremes signed with Motown Records

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What was the calendar for April 1961?

April 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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Thursday April 13, 1961