What happened on Wednesday April 26, 1961?

Here's what happened on April 26, 1961:

• French paratroopers' revolt in Algeria On April 26, 1961, a revolt by French paratroopers occurred in Algeria, opposing the French government's negotiations to end the Algerian War. This uprising was part of a larger conflict involving military factions that were against the peace process. The revolt highlighted the tensions within France regarding its colonial policies. source: aljazeera.com
• Roger Maris begins historic home run season On April 26, 1961, Roger Maris began his historic home run season, ultimately breaking Babe Ruth's long-standing record of 60 home runs in a single season. Maris's achievement was met with both admiration and controversy, as he faced scrutiny from fans and media. His record-setting performance remains a significant moment in baseball history. source: espn.com

Events in 1961

April 26, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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April 26, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 116th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 26, 1961 can also be written as 4/26/1961 in the US and as 26/4/1961 in UK and Europe.

April 26, 1961 in April 1961 calendar

Famous people born on April 26, 1961:

• Joan Chen

  Joan Chen is a Chinese-American actress, film director, screenwriter, and producer. She gained international recognition for her roles in films such as 'The Last Emperor' and 'Twin Peaks', and is known for her diverse contributions to both Hollywood and Chinese cinema. [bio]

• Chris Mars

  Influential musician known as drummer for alternative rock band The Replacements and member of Golden Smog, contributing significantly to...

• Serge Bromberg
• Nino Di Matteo
• Stefano Mauri
• Duccio Cimatti
• Andrés Alonso García
• Oleksandr Zavarov
• Knut Nesbø
• Kazuhiko Shimamoto
• Philippe Chevallier
• Éva Jankovits
• Giorgio Papais

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on April 26th

Famous people died on April 26, 1961:

• Gail Russell

  Gail Russell was an American film and television actress best known for her roles in classic films during the 1940s, including "The Uninvited" and "Angel and the Badman." She was noted for her striking beauty, talent, and the tragic personal struggles that affected her promising career. [bio]

• Hari Singh
• Sven Ohlsson

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on April 26th

April 26, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 26, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

1. Del Shannon - Runaway
2. The Marcels - Blue Moon
3. Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
4. Clarence Frogman Henry - But I Do
5. Floyd Cramer - On The Rebound

April 26, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 26, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

1. The Marcels - Blue Moon
2. The Temperance Seven - You're Driving Me Crazy
3. Helen Shapiro - Don't Treat Me Like A Child
4. Bobby Vee - More Than I Can Say / Staying In
5. Elvis Presley - Wooden Heart

April 26, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 26, 1961 was Mother-In-Law by Ernie K-Doe, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

1. Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
2. Ray Charles - One Mint Julep
3. The Marcels - Blue Moon
4. Etta James - Trust In Me
5. Freddy King - Hide Away

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 26th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 26, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 26, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 26, 1961 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 26, 1961 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on April 26, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 02:41 pm and setting at 03:34 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 01, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Apr 30, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on April 26, 1961

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Someone born on April 26, 1961 is:

65 years and 29 days old,

or 780 months and 29 days old,

or 3395 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23770 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 26, 1961?

There are 337 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 26th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 26, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 26, 1961.

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