Friday April 28, 1961: on this day

April 28, 1961 was the 118th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is April 28, 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 28, 1961, who was born and died on April 28, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 28, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Runaway by Del Shannon), movies (e.g. The Beast of Yucca Flats, directed by Coleman Francis), TV series (e.g. Spotlight) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 28th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 28, 1961?


April 28, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 118th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 28, 1961 can also be written as 4/28/1961 in the US and as 28/4/1961 in UK and Europe.

April 28, 1961 in April 1961 calendar

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April 28, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 28, 1961:

  • Lt col gueorgui mossolov takes e-66a to 34,714 m altitude
  • Warren spahn pitches second no-hitter at age 41, beats san francisco giants, 1-0.

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April 28, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 28th is Taurus.

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.

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April 28, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 28, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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April 28, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 28, 1961 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 28, 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 28, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 04:41 pm and setting at 04:35 am.

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 28, 1961?


Famous people born on April 28, 1961:

  • Anna Oxa

    Italian actress and singer.

  • Futoshi Matsunaga

    Japanese serial killer.

  • Cathy Gerring in Fort Wayne

    Indiana, usa.

  • Meyer Habib
  • Barbara May
  • Attila Mizsér
  • Maye Brandt
  • Sylvie Simonetti
  • Anthony McCarten
  • Laura Boldrini
  • Frédéric Sarre
  • Guido Beltramini
  • John Greig
  • Alexander Hanson

Whose famous birthday is on April 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 28th:

  • Jessica Alba
    Jessica Alba

    American actress who rose to prominence in television and film in the late 1990s.

  • Penélope Cruz
    Penélope Cruz

    Spanish actress.

  • Min-sik Choi
    Min-sik Choi

    Min-sik choi is a south korean actor known for his roles in popular films such as oldboy and i saw the devil.

  • Jacques Dutronc
    Jacques Dutronc

    French singer, songwriter and guitarist.

  • Bridget Moynahan
    Bridget Moynahan

    Bridget moynahan is an american actress known for her roles in movies and tv shows such as 'i, robot' and 'blue bloods'.

  • Jay Leno
    Jay Leno

    American comedian, talk show host and commercial pitchman.

  • Harper Lee
    Harper Lee

    American author of "to kill a mockingbird", a 1961 pulitzer prize winning novel.

  • Kim Gordon
    Kim Gordon

    American singer, visual artist, musician, producer, video director and fashion designer.

  • Carolyn Jones
    Carolyn Jones

    American actress.

  • Paul Guilfoyle
    Paul Guilfoyle

    American actor.

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April 28, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 11 months old,

or 755 months and 30 days old,

or 3287 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23010 days old,

if you were born on April 28, 1961.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 28, 1961?

There are 1 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 28, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 28, 1961.

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April 28, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 28, 1961:

  • Georg Albertsen
  • Tom Connolly

What famous deaths happened on April 28th?

Famous deaths on April 28th:

  • Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun

    American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".

  • Ed Begley
    Ed Begley

    Hartford, connecticut -- actor (mr koppel - leave it to larry).

  • Patricia Medina
    Patricia Medina

    English actress (b. 1919).

  • Joshiah Willard Gibbs

    Known for his contributions to thermodynamics and physical chemistry.

  • Marri Sivaram

    Distinguished war correspondent known for his insightful analysis.

  • Penelopi Fitzgerald

    British author celebrated for her literary fiction.

  • Gopinath Mohanty

    Gopinath Mohanty was a renowned Oriya writer and novelist, known for his works like 'Danapani' and 'Amrutara Santana'.

  • Amaka Igwe

    Renowned Nigerian screenwriter and film producer.

  • Madalee Milton

    Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

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April 28, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 28, 1961:

  • Arbor Day - legal state holiday in Nebraska, USA.
  • National Heroes Day - public holiday in Barbados in honor of men and women who played a significant role in the island nation's history, such as Sir Garfield Sobers.
  • Peter Chanel
  • Louis Marie Grignon of Montfort
  • Luchesius
  • Patritius
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Theodora and Didymus
  • World Day for Safety and Health at Work, which developed from the Canadian observance.
  • National Day of Mourning in Canada to commemorate workers killed, injured, or suffering illness due to occupational hazards and accidents.
  • Roman Empire - first day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.

Observances on April 28, 1961:

  • International Girls in ICT Day [ITU]
  • World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Saints celebrated on April 28, 1961:

  • Saints Vitalis and Valeria
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April 28, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 28, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 24th and April 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 28, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 28, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

April 28, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 28, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

April 28, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 28, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

April 28, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 28, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Blue Moon
  2. - You're Driving Me Crazy
  3. - Don't Treat Me Like A Child
  4. - More Than I Can Say / Staying In
  5. - Wooden Heart

April 28, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 28, 1961 was Mother-In-Law by Ernie K-Doe, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

April 28, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 28, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Mother-In-Law
  2. - One Mint Julep
  3. - Blue Moon
  4. - Trust In Me
  5. - Hide Away

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April 28, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 28, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Beast of Yucca Flats

The Beast of Yucca Flats

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Coleman Francis

Starring: Douglas Mellor, Barbara Francis, Bing Stafford, Larry Aten

Country: United States of America

Parrish

Parrish

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Delmer Daves

Starring: Claudette Colbert, Troy Donahue, Karl Malden, Dean Jagger

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

April 28, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 28, 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 28, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 28, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Manila Galleon by F. Van Wyck Mason

Manila Galleon

By:

This is a fantastic tale of the sea, based on George Anson's famous voyage.

Dr. Tom Dooley'S Three Great Books by Dr. Tom Dooley

Dr. Tom Dooley'S Three Great Books

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Three Great Books by Dr. Tom Dooley, 1960. Compilation - Three novels in one: Deliver Us from Evil, The Edge of Tomorrow, and The Night They Burned the Mountain.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

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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.

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 …

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Who was the US President on April 28, 1961?

On April 28, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 28, 1961?

On April 28, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 28, 1961?

On April 28, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about April 28th?

April 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - Terrorists storm a church, in burkina faso's soum province. six people are killed. the pastor, his two sons and three worshippers are among the victims.
  • 2018 - Israel launched airstrikes against hamas ships in gaza's harbor and a hamas building at deir al balah as a response to ongoing and sometimes violent protests.
  • 2017 - Tsunami warnings were issued after a 6.8 earthquake struck the philippines' mindanao coast.

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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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