Historical Events
- "Young Abe Lincoln" opens at Eugene O'Neill Theater NYC for 27 performances
Belgium History
Belgium government of Gaston Eyskens falls over the Unitary Law
- France performs nuclear test at Reggane Proving Grounds Algeria
- Mercury/Atlas rocket lifted off with an electronic mannequin
- Premier Moise Tsjombe of Katanga arrested in Congo
- Robert Noyce patents integrated circuit
- Unmanned Mercury test explodes on launch pad
Famous Birthdays
- Dinesh D'Souza, Indian-American author (2016: Obama's America), born in Mumbai, India
- Truls Mørk, Norwegian concert cellist, born in Bergen, Norway
Famous Deaths
- Hans F Blunck, writer, dies
About April 25, 1961
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 1 month and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Runaway - Del Shannon
#1 Song: Wooden Heart - Elvis Presley
