Famous Birthdays
- Jennifer Runyon, American actress (Cindy-A Very Brady Christmas), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Jim Jeffcoat, American NFL defensive end (Super Bowl 1992, 93 Dallas Cowboys) and coach (Dallas Cowboys DL 1998-2004), born in Long Branch, New Jersey
- Mark White, British rock guitarist, singer-songwriter and record producer (ABC - "All of My Heart", born in Sheffield, England
- Sergio Scariolo, Italian basketball coach (NBA: assistant Toronto Raptors; head coach Spain; World Cup gold 2019), born in Brescia, Italy
- Susan Boyle, Scottish pop singer (Britain's Got Talent, 2009 -"I Dreamed A Dream"), born in Dechmont, West Lothian, Scotland
Famous Weddings
Jim Bakker
American televangelist Jim Bakker (21) marries Christian singer Tammy Faye (19)
1961 Highlights
About April 1, 1961
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 1 month and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Blue Moon - The Marcels- #1 Song: Wooden Heart - Elvis Presley
#1 Song: Blue Moon - The Marcels
#1 Song: Wooden Heart - 
