Tuesday April 18, 1961: on this day

April 18, 1961 was the 108th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is April 18, 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 18, 1961, who was born and died on April 18, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 18, 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 18th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 18, 1961?


April 18, 1961 was a Tuesday and it was the 108th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 18, 1961 can also be written as 4/18/1961 in the US and as 18/4/1961 in UK and Europe.

April 18, 1961 in April 1961 calendar

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April 18, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 18, 1961:

  • Concp is founded in casablanca as a united front of african movements opposing portuguese colonial rule.
  • The vienna convention on diplomatic relations, a cornerstone of modern international relations, is adopted.
  • Portugal sends to angola its first military reinforcement.

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April 18, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 18th 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 18, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 18, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on April 18th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 18, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 18, 1961 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 18, 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 18, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 07:43 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 18, 1961?


Famous people born on April 18, 1961:

  • Kelly Hansen

    American singer-songwriter (foreigner, hurricane).

  • Jane Leeves

    Jane leeves is a british actress best known for her role as daphne moon on the tv show frasier.

  • John Podhoretz

    American columnist and political pundit.

  • Gary Anderson

    American athlete, running back.

  • Steve Lombardi

    American wrestler and agent.

  • Jeff Cook

    Muncie, indiana -- nike golfer (1990 greater ozarks open).

  • Jeff Cook in Muncie

    Indiana, usa.

  • Grandmaster Caz

    American dj and rapper.

  • Ian Doig

    Seaforth, ontario -- canadian tour golfer (1985 florida classic).

  • Pamella Bordes

    Prostitute in new dehli (india), british parliament.

  • Bella Freud

    Designer.

  • Boomer Esiason

    Athlete.

  • Greg Gianforte

    Politician.

  • Élisabeth Borne
  • Dirk Crois
  • Franco Cesarini
  • Vesna Despotović

Whose famous birthday is on April 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 18th:

  • David Tennant
    David Tennant

    David tennant is a scottish actor known for his role as the tenth doctor in the popular tv series doctor who.

  • James Woods
    James Woods

    American actor who is known for his ability to play charmingly bad guys.

  • America Ferrera
    America Ferrera

    American actress who played the title role in "ugly betty," an american television series.

  • Melissa Joan Hart
    Melissa Joan Hart

    Melissa joan hart is an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows sabrina the teenage witch and clarissa explains it all.

  • Britt Robertson
    Britt Robertson

    Britt robertson is an american movie actress known for her roles in the longest ride, tomorrowland, and girlboss.

  • Eric Roberts
    Eric Roberts

    Eric roberts is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as the dark knight and runaway train.

  • Amanda Sthers
    Amanda Sthers

    She is also known by the name amanda maruani.

  • Eli Roth
    Eli Roth

    American filmmaker; he was known for his horror film "cabin fever", which he bought for $2 million.

  • Hayley Mills
    Hayley Mills

    British actress.

  • Régis Wargnier
    Régis Wargnier

    French film director, producer, screenwriter, and film score composer.

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April 18, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 11 months old,

or 755 months and 11 days old,

or 3284 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22991 days old,

if you were born on April 18, 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 18, 1961?

There are 20 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 18, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 18, 1961.

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April 18, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 18, 1961:

  • Edmond Guiraud
  • Ernesto Jaén Guardia

What famous deaths happened on April 18th?

Famous deaths on April 18th:

  • Pierre Desproges
    Pierre Desproges

    French humorist, well-known for his elaborate, eloquent, and, above all, vicious diatribes that criticize everything and everyone.

  • Betty Compson
    Betty Compson

    Actress (barker.

  • Mally Einstein

    Mally Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern physics.

  • Messiyah Einstein

    Famous for developing the theory of relativity and the equation E=mc^2.

  • Kartel Einstein

    Theoretical physicist known for the theory of relativity.

  • Alegend Einstein

    Developed the theory of relativity.

  • Glyndon Einstein

    Glyndon Einstein was a renowned German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern...

  • Alyus Einstein

    Famous physicist who developed the theory of relativity.

  • Albert Einstein

    German-swiss-american scientist, a physicist who developed the theory of relativity in 1905, and the general theory in 1916, laying the...

  • Adream Einstein

    Adream Einstein was a renowned physicist who developed the theory of relativity, one of the most important scientific theories of the 20th...

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April 18, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 18, 1961:

  • Blessed Idesbald van der Gracht (d. 1167), patron saint of fishermen and Flemish nobility
  • Marie de l'Incarnation (1566 ? 1618)
  • The Cheat's Cheatday on homestarrunner.com
  • Zimbabwe ? Independence Day.
  • Iran - Army Day

Saints celebrated on April 18, 1961:

  • Saint Werner (d. 1287)
  • Saint Galdino (d. 1176)
  • Saint Perfecto (d. 850)
  • Saint Agia (Aya) (d. 707)
  • Saint Timon
  • Saint Ursmarus (d. 713)
  • Saint Eusebius (d. 526)
  • Saint Apollonius (d. 185/6)
  • Saint Emma
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April 18, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 18, 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 18, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 18, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

April 18, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 18, 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 18, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 18, 1961 was Wooden Heart by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

April 18, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 18, 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 18, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 18, 1961 was One Mint Julep by Ray Charles, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

April 18, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 18, 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 18, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 18, 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 18, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 18, 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 18, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 18, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Fate Is The Hunter by Ernest K. Gann

Fate Is The Hunter

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Ernest K. Gann's classic memoir gives an intimate and exciting account of the turbulent early days of commercial aviation. Gann takes you into the cockpit and recounts it in his unique style.

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.

A Burnt-Out Case by Graham Greene

A Burnt-Out Case

By:

Querry, the world-famous architect is suffering from a horrible attack of indifference. He no longer finds joy in life or meaning in art.

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich by William L. Shirer

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich

By:

This definitive history of Hitler's rise is back in hardcover, hailed by The New York Times as "one the most important works historical of our time"

The Frog Pond by Joyce MacIver

The Frog Pond

By:

The Frog Pond

history

Who was the US President on April 18, 1961?

On April 18, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 18, 1961?

On April 18, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 18, 1961?

On April 18, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about April 18th?

April 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - 14 people were killed in a gun attack in pakistan on a bus during the 2019 makran massacre
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war - israeli involvement in the syrian civil war. it was revealed that an israeli airstrike against an airbase in syria had recently been launched at an iranian tor missile defense system.
  • 2017 - The egyptian ministry of antiquities announced the discovery of 8 mummies and 10 colorful sarcophagi in an ancient tomb located near the valley of the kings, luxor.

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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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