What happened on Friday April 14, 1961?

Here's what happened on April 14, 1961:

• Cuban-American Invasion Force Departs Nicaragua On April 14, 1961, the CIA-trained force of Cuban exiles departed Nicaragua, preparing for the imminent Bay of Pigs invasion. This event was a critical moment in Cold War tensions and covert operations, signaling the United States' attempts to overthrow Fidel Castro's regime in Cuba.
• First Live Television Broadcast from Soviet Union On April 14, 1961, the Soviet Union made history by conducting its first live television broadcast, featuring Yuri Gagarin, the first human to journey into outer space, receiving a hero's welcome at the Vnukovo airport. This groundbreaking event not only celebrated a significant space achievement but also demonstrated the Soviet Union's technological prowess in live broadcasting.
• Discovery of Lawrencium (Element 103) On April 14, 1961, scientists discovered Lawrencium (Element 103), a synthetic chemical element. This achievement represented a significant milestone in nuclear chemistry and expanded the periodic table, highlighting the ongoing scientific advancements in understanding atomic structures.

Events in 1961

April 14, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 14, 1961

Newspapers from Apr. 14, 1961

April 14, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 104th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 14, 1961 can also be written as 4/14/1961 in the US and as 14/4/1961 in UK and Europe.

April 14, 1961 in April 1961 calendar

Famous people born on April 14, 1961:

• Robert Carlyle

  A versatile Scottish actor renowned for his intense and transformative performances in cult films like Trainspotting, The Full Monty, and TV...

• Daniel Clowes

  An influential American cartoonist and screenwriter who revolutionized alternative comics with graphic novels like Ghost World and Wilson.

• Humberto Martins

  A prominent Brazilian actor known for his extensive work in telenovelas, a significant part of Brazilian television and cultural...

• Barbara Enrichi

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on April 14th

Famous people died on April 14, 1961:

• Émile Henriot
• Harry Ryan
• José María Sobral
• Mario Toccabelli

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on April 14th

April 14, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 14, 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 14, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 14, 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 14, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 14, 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 14th 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 14, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 14, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 14, 1961 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 14, 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 14, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:13 am and setting at 07:11 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 14, 1961

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Someone born on April 14, 1961 is:

64 years 1 month old,

or 769 months

or 3343 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23406 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 14, 1961?

There are 335 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 14th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 14, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 14, 1961.

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