What happened on Sunday April 30, 1961?

Here's what happened on April 30, 1961:

• Soviet Nuclear Submarine K-19 Commissioned The Soviet Union commissions K-19, its first nuclear submarine equipped with nuclear missiles, marking a significant milestone in Cold War naval military technology.
• Willie Mays' Historic Home Run Performance San Francisco Giants' Willie Mays achieves a remarkable feat by hitting four home runs in a single game, joining an elite group of only nine MLB players to accomplish this extraordinary achievement.
• Lee Harvey Oswald's Marriage Lee Harvey Oswald, who would later become infamous for assassinating President John F. Kennedy, marries Marina Prusakova in Minsk, Soviet Union.
• Eastern Airlines Shuttle Service Launch First shuttle flights commence between Washington DC, Boston, and New York City, introducing a new era of convenient inter-city air transportation.
• Castro Receives Lenin Peace Prize Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro is awarded the Lenin Peace Prize, symbolizing his international political standing during the Cold War era.
• Isiah Thomas NBA Career Highlight Isiah Thomas, a legendary NBA forward for the Detroit Pistons, who would later become the 1990 NBA playoff Most Valuable Player, marking his significant contribution to professional basketball.
• Mickey Wright Wins LPGA Championship Mickey Wright wins the LPGA Titleholders Golf Championship, showcasing her exceptional skill in women's professional golf.

Events in 1961

April 30, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 30, 1961

Newspapers from Apr. 30, 1961

April 30, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 120th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 30, 1961 can also be written as 4/30/1961 in the US and as 30/4/1961 in UK and Europe.

April 30, 1961 in April 1961 calendar

Famous people born on April 30, 1961:

• Isiah Thomas

  Legendary NBA point guard who played his entire career with the Detroit Pistons, known for his exceptional skills, leadership, and crucial...

• Franky van Der Elst

  Prominent Belgian footballer who was a key midfielder for Club Brugge and the Belgian national team during the 1980s and 1990s.

• Thomas Schaaf

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on April 30th

Famous people died on April 30, 1961:

• Jean De Bie

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on April 30th

April 30, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

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

April 30, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

1. The Marcels - Blue Moon
2. The Temperance Seven - You're Driving Me Crazy
3. Helen Shapiro - Don't Treat Me Like A Child
4. Bobby Vee - More Than I Can Say / Staying In
5. Elvis Presley - Wooden Heart

April 30, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

1. Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
2. Ray Charles - One Mint Julep
3. The Marcels - Blue Moon
4. Etta James - Trust In Me
5. Freddy King - Hide Away

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 30th is Taurus.

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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 30, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 30, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 30, 1961 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 30, 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 30, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:49 pm and setting at 06:46 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 30, 1961

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Someone born on April 30, 1961 is:

64 years and 14 days old,

or 768 months and 14 days old,

or 3341 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23390 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 30, 1961?

There are 351 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 30th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 30, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 30, 1961.

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