Historical Events
Event of Interest
1,400 Cuban exiles land in Bay of Pigs in a doomed attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro
Academy Awards
33rd Academy Awards: "Apartment" wins best film, Burt Lancaster & Elizabeth Taylor win best actor, actress
- 65th Boston Marathon won by Eino Oksanen of Finland in 2:23:39; his 2nd event title
Film & TV History
Jimmy Stewart accepts an honorary Oscar on behalf of his friend Gary Cooper, who is too ill to attend
1961 History
Famous Birthdays
- Boomer Esiason, American NFL quarterback (NY Jets, Cincinnati Bengals), born in East Islip, New York
- Frank J. Christensen, American labor leader, born in Chicago, Illinois
- Norman Cowans, Jamaican cricketer (England fast bowler in 19 Tests 1982-85), born in St. Mary, Jamaica
About April 17, 1961
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 1 month and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Runaway - Del Shannon
#1 Song: Wooden Heart - Elvis Presley