Historical Events
- 15th Tony Awards: "Becket" (play) & "Bye Bye Birdie" (musical) win
- Stanley Cup Final, Olympia Stadium, Detroit, MI: Chicago Blackhawks beat Detroit Red Wings, 4-1 for a 4-2 series victory
Famous Birthdays
- Doris Dragović, Croatian pop singer ("Marija Magdalena"), born in Split, Yugoslavia
About April 16, 1961
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 63 years and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Runaway - Del Shannon
- #1 Song: Wooden Heart - Elvis Presley