Historical Events
US Masters Golf
25th US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: South African Gary Player beats defending champion Arnold Palmer and amateur Charles Coe by 1 stroke to become first international champion; Monday finish because of rain
Event of Interest
Dutch foreign minister Luns talks to JFK about New Guinea
- Washington Senators play first game in franchise history with President John F. Kennedy in attendance; lose a 4-3 decision to the Chicago White Sox
Famous Birthdays
- Jeb Stuart Adams, American actor (Flowers in the Attic), born in Hollywood, California
- Joe Cole, American roadie (Black Flag, Rollins Band), born in California (d. 1991)
- Olivia Brown, American actress (Det Trudy Joplin-Miami Vice), born in Frankfurt, Germany
Famous Deaths
- Irene Warfield, American silent screen actress (Satan Sanderson), dies at about 65 [exact birthdate unconfirmed]
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About April 10, 1961
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 63 years and 13 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
