Historical Events
- "Tossin' and Turnin'" single released by Bobby Lewis (Billboard Song of the Year 1961)
- 1st shuttle flights between Washington, D.C., Boston & NYC begin (Eastern)
Golf Tournament
LPGA Titleholders Championship Women's Golf, Augusta CC: Mickey Wright wins her 5th major title by 1 stroke from Patty Berg & Louise Suggs

Mickey Wright

Louise Suggs
Event of Interest
Premier Fidel Castro of Cuba receives Lenin-Peace Prize

Fidel Castro
Baseball Record
SF outfielder Willie Mays becomes just the 9th player in MLB history to hit 4 homers in one game in the Giants 14-4 win against the Braves in Milwaukee

Willie Mays
Famous Birthdays
Isiah Thomas
Isiah Thomas, NBA forward (Detroit Piston; 1990 NBA playoff MVP), born in Chicago, Illinois

Isiah Thomas
Famous Weddings
Wedding of Interest
Lee Harvey Oswald marries Marina Prusakova in Minsk USSR

Lee Harvey Oswald
1961 Highlights
About April 30, 1961
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 9 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus