17th of April, 1961

The 17th of April, 1961, fell on a Monday. Day 107 of 1961. Decade: 1960s.

58 years, 10 months and 2 days have passed since the 17th of April, 1961.

On This Date

Events that occurred on the 17th of April, 1961:

  • The Bay of Pigs Invasion occurs when a CIA-sponsored paramilitary group attempts to invade Cuba.

Music Singles

Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on the 17th of April, 1961:

  • United States: Blue Moon - Marcels
  • United Kingdom: Wooden Heart - Elvis Presley

News Topics, Fads & Culture

Trending news stories and fads that were prevalent throughout this time period. These are news stories and events that would have been in the media on the 17th of April, 1961.

  • John F. Kennedy.

    U.S. President John F. Kennedy was named as the Time Person of the Year in 1961.

  • 1961 in movies.

    Movies released in 1961 included West Side Story, The Guns of Navarone, El Cid, The Absent-Minded Professor, The Parent Trap, La Dolce Vita, Lover Come Back, King of Kings, One Hundred and One Dalmatians, Splendor in the Grass, Breakfast at Tiffany's and The Hustler.

  • 1961 in music.

    The Billboard Charts in 1961 were dominated by the likes of Elvis Presley, Bobby Lewis, Jimmy Dean, Ricky Nelson, The Marcels, Del Shannon, Bobby Vee, Ray Charles and Bert Kaempfert.

  • Henry Mancini - "Moon River"

    "Moon River" by Henry Mancini would go on to win a Grammy for 1961's Song of the Year.

  • West Side Story

    "West Side Story" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1961.

Basic Facts

Basic facts and information about this date:

  • 58 years, 10 months and 2 days have passed since the 17th of April, 1961.
  • Week Number: This date occurred during Week 16 of 1961.
  • Leap Year: 1961 was NOT a leap year.
  • Age: Anyone born on the 17th of April, 1961, will be 58 years of age.
  • People born in 1961 belong to the "Baby Boomer" generation.

Around This Time...

Notable events that occurred around the 17th of April, 1961:

  • 8th of April, 1961: 238 people are killed when British passenger ship Dara sinks off the coast of Dubai.
  • 12th of April, 1961: Russia's Yuri Gagarin becomes the first human to journey into outer space.
  • 6th of May, 1961: FA Cup Final 1961: Tottenham Hotspur defeat Leicester City 2-0.

Horoscopes & Birthstone Information

Zodiac & Birthstone information:

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on the 17th of April, 1961, will have the star sign Aries.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1961 was the year of the Ox (Yin Wood).
  • Native American Zodiac: The 17th of April, 1961 falls under the Falcon.
  • Birthstone: Anyone born during the month of April will have the birthstone Diamond.

1961 - Kid's TV

Children's and Teen TV shows that would have been airing on this date in 1961.

"Davey and Goliath" - "The Yogi Bear Show" - "Mister Ed" - "The Dick Tracy Show" - "King Leonardo and His Short Subjects" - "The Bugs Bunny Show" - "The Flintstones" - "My Three Sons" - "Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse" - "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends" - "Dennis the Menace" - "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis" - "The Rifleman" - "The Huckleberry Hound Show" - "Leave It to Beaver" - "Captain Kangaroo" - "Lassie" - "Looney Tunes"

1961 - Toys & Games

Toys and games that would have been popular on this date in 1961:

  • Ken (doll)
  • Astrobase
  • Troll doll
  • Crater Critters

Celebrity Birthdays

Celebrities and historical figures that were born on the 17th of April:

US President

Who was the US President on this particular date?

  • John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on the 17th of April, 1961.

Conception Dates

Interesting facts about conception dates.

  • A baby that was born on the 17th of April, 1961 was probably conceived around the 8th of July, 1960. (Rough Estimate).
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on the 17th of April, 1961 is the 25th of January, 1962. (Rough Estimate).

17th of April

Events that have occurred on the 17th of April:

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Time Difference & Statistics

Here are some fun statistics about the 17th of April, 1961.

  • 21,492 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,856,912,400 seconds have passed since the 17th of April, 1961.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 2,166,397,800 times.
  • Since the 17th of April, 1961, earth has travelled approximately 958,166,798,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 309,485,400 times.
  • If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 159,694,466 steps. That's about 70,975 miles!
  • Since this date, 22,282,949 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!

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