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? 61 years, 9 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Blue Moon - The Marcels
#1 Song: Wooden Heart - Elvis Presley
