What Happened on April 18, 1961

Historical Events

  • CONCP is founded in Casablanca as a united front of African movements opposing Portuguese colonial rule

Famous Birthdays

  • Jane Leeves, English actress (Murphy Brown, Daphne Moon-Fraiser), born in London, England
  • Kelly Hansen, American heavy metal rocker (Hurricane - "I'm On To You"), born in Hawthorne, California
  • Pamella Bordes, British parliament escort, former Miss India and photographer, born in New Delhi, India
  • Steve Lombardi, American professional wrestler (The Brooklyn Brawler), born in Brooklyn, New York
Born in 1961
1961 Highlights

About April 18, 1961

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 11 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Runaway - Del Shannon
  • UK #1 Song: Wooden Heart - Elvis Presley