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
1961 Highlights
About April 8, 1961
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 4 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries
