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
Historic Event
Premier Fidel Castro of Cuba receives Lenin-Peace Prize
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
Famous Birthdays
Isiah Thomas
Isiah Thomas, American NBA point guard (Detroit Pistons; 1990 NBA playoff MVP), born in Chicago, Illinois
Famous Weddings
Lee Harvey Oswald
Lee Harvey Oswald marries Marina Prusakova in Minsk USSR
1961 Highlights
About April 30, 1961
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 61 years and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Runaway - Del Shannon- #1 Song: Blue Moon - Marcels
#1 Song: Runaway - Del Shannon
#1 Song: Blue Moon - Marcels
