What happened on Sunday April 23, 1961?

Here's what happened on April 23, 1961:

• Judy Garland's Legendary Carnegie Hall Concert On April 23, 1961, legendary singer Judy Garland performed a historic and critically acclaimed concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City. This performance is widely considered one of the most significant live music events of the 20th century, marking a triumphant comeback for the iconic performer. Her passionate and emotionally charged performance received a standing ovation, solidifying her status as a musical legend.
• Algiers Putsch by French Generals On April 23, 1961, a group of French military generals attempted a coup d'état in Algiers against the French government, challenging President Charles de Gaulle's policy of Algerian independence. This significant political event was part of the larger Algerian War of Independence and represented a critical moment of internal conflict within French military and political leadership.
• Mary Lena Faulk Wins LPGA Golf Tournament On April 23, 1961, Mary Lena Faulk won the LPGA Babe Didrikson-Zaharias Golf Open, a notable achievement in women's professional golf during an era of growing recognition for female athletes.
• Tenderloin Musical Comedy Closes On April 23, 1961, the musical comedy 'Tenderloin' by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick concluded its run at the 46th Street Theater in New York City after 216 performances. While not a long-running show, it was part of the vibrant Broadway theater scene of the early 1960s.

Events in 1961

April 23, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 23, 1961

Newspapers from Apr. 23, 1961

April 23, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 113th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 23, 1961 can also be written as 4/23/1961 in the US and as 23/4/1961 in UK and Europe.

April 23, 1961 in April 1961 calendar

Famous people born on April 23, 1961:

• George Lopez

  Mexican-American comedian and actor who pioneered Latino representation in television through his groundbreaking sitcom 'The George Lopez...

• Pierluigi Martini

  Italian Formula One racing driver who competed primarily with Minardi team from 1985 to 1992.

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on April 23rd

April 23, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

1. The Marcels - Blue Moon
2. Del Shannon - Runaway
3. Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
4. Floyd Cramer - On The Rebound
5. Clarence Frogman Henry - But I Do

April 23, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

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 23, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

1. Ray Charles - One Mint Julep
2. The Marcels - Blue Moon
3. Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
4. Etta James - Trust In Me
5. Brook Benton - For My Baby

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd is Taurus.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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.

Discover the personality of April born.

Unlock the Mysteries of April 23, 1961! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

April 23, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Ox personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on April 23, 1961 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 23, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 11:50 am and setting at 01:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 01, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Apr 30, 1961.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in April 1961

Your place in the Universe on April 23, 1961

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on April 23, 1961 is:

64 years and 21 days old,

or 768 months and 21 days old,

or 3342 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23397 days old,

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

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 23, 1961?

There are 344 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 23rd 2026.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 23, 1961.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.