Monday April 17, 1961: on this day

April 17, 1961 was the 107th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Monday.

Is April 17, 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 17, 1961, who was born and died on April 17, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 17, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Blue Moon by The Marcels), movies (e.g. Yojimbo, directed by Akira Kurosawa), TV series (e.g. Spotlight) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 17th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 17, 1961?


April 17, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 107th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 17, 1961 can also be written as 4/17/1961 in the US and as 17/4/1961 in UK and Europe.

April 17, 1961 in April 1961 calendar

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April 17, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 17, 1961:

  • 33rd academy awards - apartment, burt lancaster and elizabeth taylor win.
  • Bay of pigs invasion: a group of cuban exiles financed and trained by the cia lands at the bay of pigs in cuba with the aim of ousting fidel castro.

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April 17, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th 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 17, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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April 17, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 17, 1961 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 17, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 07:02 am and setting at 10:16 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 17, 1961?


Famous people born on April 17, 1961:

  • Yves Jégo

    French politician, member (da(c)puta(c)) of the french national assembly for the third constituency of seine-et-marne (paris region) and...

  • Boomer Esiason

    American football player.

  • Bella Freud

    British fashion designer known for her eponymous label and collaborations.

  • Norman Cowans

    Jamaican-english cricketer.

  • Frank J. Christensen

    American labor union leader.

  • [Norman] Boomer Esiason in West Islip

    New york, usa; nfl quarterback (cincinnati bengals, new york jets).

  • Carlo Rota
  • Rebecca Luker
  • Mats Olausson
  • Paola Toniolli
  • Alessandro Carmignani
  • Daniel Dias
  • Luca Gallesi
  • Greg Gianforte
  • Grandmaster Caz

Whose famous birthday is on April 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 17th:

  • Victoria Beckham
    Victoria Beckham

    Posh is a british singer, who was also one of the spice girls.

  • Sean Bean
    Sean Bean

    Sean bean is an english actor known for his roles in the lord of the rings and game of thrones.

  • Roddy Piper
    Roddy Piper

    Roddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.

  • William Holden
    William Holden

    William holden was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as sunset boulevard and the bridge on the river kwai.

  • Jennifer Garner
    Jennifer Garner

    American actress and film producer.

  • Olivia Hussey
    Olivia Hussey

    Argentinean-british actress, who made her acting debut at 16 with her beautiful, doe-eyed beauty in "romeo and juliet.

  • Rooney Mara
    Rooney Mara

    Rooney mara is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the girl with the dragon tattoo and carol.

  • James Last
    James Last

    German musician, bandleader, composer, arranger.

  • Adam McKay
    Adam McKay

    Adam mckay is a writer and director known for his work on comedy films such as anchorman, step brothers, and the other guys.

  • Nicholas D'Agosto
    Nicholas D'Agosto

    American film and television actor.

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April 17, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 11 months old,

or 755 months and 12 days old,

or 3284 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22992 days old,

if you were born on April 17, 1961.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 17, 1961?

There are 19 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 17, 1961.

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April 17, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 17, 1961:

  • Elda Anderson

    American physicist and health researcher (b. 1899).

What famous deaths happened on April 17th?

Famous deaths on April 17th:

  • Deanna Durbin
    Deanna Durbin

    American actress and singer who made her debut film at the age of 14.

  • Kitty Carlisle
    Kitty Carlisle

    American actress, singer, socialite, and game show panelist (d. 2007).

  • Doris Roberts
    Doris Roberts

    American actress (b. 1925).

  • Michael Sarrazin
    Michael Sarrazin

    Michael sarrazin was a canadian actor known for his roles in films such as 'they shoot horses, don't they?' and 'the flim-flam man'.

  • Eva Novak
    Eva Novak

    Actress (medicine man), passes away at 90 from pneumonia.

  • Gabriel García Márquez

    A Colombian novelist and journalist, considered one of the most significant authors of the 20th century and a pioneer of the magical realism...

  • Benjerman Franklin

    Founding Father of the United States and successful businessman.

  • Jesua Garcia

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

  • Biju Patnaik

    Biju Patnaik was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha for two terms and played a crucial role in the formation of...

  • Gabrella Marquez

    Gabrella Marquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist, known for his novels such as 'One Hundred Years...

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April 17, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 17, 1961:

  • Pope Anicetus (died 166)
  • Blessed Radboud of Louvain (d.1142)

Saints celebrated on April 17, 1961:

  • Saint Gerwin of Oudenburg (d. 1117)
  • Saint Landricus
  • Saint Stephen Harding (d. 1134)
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April 17, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 17, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 17th and April 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 17, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

April 17, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 17, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 17th and April 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Blue Moon
  2. - Runaway
  3. - Mother-In-Law
  4. - On The Rebound
  5. - But I Do

April 17, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 17, 1961 was Wooden Heart by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

April 17, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 17, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 17th and April 23rd. 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 17, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 1961 was One Mint Julep by Ray Charles, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

April 17, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 17, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 17th and April 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - One Mint Julep
  2. - Blue Moon
  3. - Mother-In-Law
  4. - Trust In Me
  5. - For My Baby

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April 17, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 17, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Yojimbo

Yojimbo

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Akira Kurosawa

Starring: Toshirô Mifune, Eijirô Tôno, Tatsuya Nakadai, Yôko Tsukasa

Country: United States of America

The Guns of Navarone

The Guns of Navarone

Release year: 1961

Directed by: J. Lee Thompson

Starring: David Niven, Gregory Peck, Anthony Quinn, Anthony Quayle

Country: United States of America

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

April 17, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 17, 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 17, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 17, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Sermons And Soda Water by John O'Hara

Sermons And Soda Water

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John O'Hara, Three Volumes in One, Random Hse. Book club ed., in DJ

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 …

Don'T Tell Alfred by Nancy Mitford

Don'T Tell Alfred

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Fanny, the quiet observant narrator of Nancy Mitford’s two most famous novels, takes center stage in this hilarious comedy. Fanny Wincham was last seen as a young girl in The Pursuit of Love and Love.

Ring Of Bright Water by Gavin Maxwell

Ring Of Bright Water

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The story of Gavin Maxwell and his life with otters off the west coast of Scotland was hailed as a masterpiece in 1960. It remains one of the most beloved books.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

By:

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 17, 1961?

On April 17, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 1961?

On April 17, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 17, 1961?

On April 17, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about April 17th?

April 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military intervention in ukraine
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war - american-led intervention in civil war in syria: president donald trump and his administration are looking at replacing u.s. military forces with an arab force in syria.
  • 2017 - American pipeline operator williams partners agreed to sell an oil refinery in louisiana to nova chemicals, a canadian chemical company, for $2.1 billion.

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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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Monday April 17, 1961