What happened on Saturday April 15, 1961?

Here's what happened on April 15, 1961:

• Bay of Pigs Invasion Begins: Failed CIA-Backed Attack on Cuba Eight B-26 bombers launched from Nicaragua initiated the first phase of the Bay of Pigs invasion, targeting Cuban airfields. Despite the operation's strategic intent, the bombing raid was largely unsuccessful, failing to significantly disable Castro's air force and marking the beginning of a critically flawed military operation.
• Broadway Musical 'Music Man' Concludes Historic Run The iconic Broadway musical 'Music Man' completed its remarkable run at the Majestic Theater in New York City, having captivated audiences for 1,375 performances. This milestone underscores the production's significant popularity and cultural impact during its theatrical tenure.
• France Triumphs in Five Nations Rugby Championship France secured its second outright Five Nations Rugby Championship by decisively defeating Ireland 15-3 at Lansdowne Road in Dublin, demonstrating the national team's rugby prowess and competitive strength.

Events in 1961

April 15, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 15, 1961

Newspapers from Apr. 15, 1961

April 15, 1961 was a Saturday and it was the 105th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 15, 1961 can also be written as 4/15/1961 in the US and as 15/4/1961 in UK and Europe.

April 15, 1961 in April 1961 calendar

Famous people born on April 15, 1961:

• Carol W. Greider

  Renowned American molecular biologist known for groundbreaking research in telomere biology and Nobel Prize winner.

• José Anigo

  French football defender and manager who played for Marseille and Nîmes, later coaching several football clubs including Marseille from 2001...

• Luca Barbarossa

  Popular Italian singer who won the prestigious Sanremo Music Festival in 1988, establishing himself as a significant figure in Italian...

• Dawn Wright

  Prominent American geographer and oceanographer who has made significant contributions to marine science and mapping.

• Daniel Clowes

  Acclaimed graphic novelist and comic book artist known for alternative and independent comics.

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on April 15th

April 15, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 15, 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 15, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 15, 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 15, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 15, 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 15th 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 15, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 15, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 15, 1961 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 15, 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 15, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 05:48 am and setting at 08:15 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 15, 1961

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Someone born on April 15, 1961 is:

64 years and 29 days old,

or 768 months and 29 days old,

or 3343 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23405 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 15, 1961?

There are 336 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 15, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 15, 1961.

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