Historical Events
- "Show Girl" closes at Eugene O'Neill Theater NYC after 100 performances
- British liner "Dara" explodes in Persian Gulf, kills 236
Famous Birthdays
- Richard Hatch, American reality television personality (Survivor), born in Newport, Rhode Island
1961 Highlights
About April 8, 1961
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries
