What Happened on April 11, 1961

Historical Events

  • 15th NBA Championship: Bos Celtics beat St Louis Hawks, 4 games to 1
  • Austrian 4th & last government of Raab resigns

Dylan at Folk City

Bob Dylan makes his 1st appearance at Folk City, Greenwich Village, New York City


Famous Birthdays

  • Doug Hopkins, American guitarist and songwriter (Gin Blossoms - "Til I Hear It From You"), born in Seattle, Washington (d. 1993)
  • Lucky Vanous, American model (GQ, Diet Coke), born in Lincoln, Nebraska
  • Nigel Pulsford, British rock guitarist (Bush - Sixteen Stone), born in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales
  • Vincent Gallo, American actor, director, writer (Buffalo '66, The Brown Bunny), born in Buffalo, New York

Famous Deaths

  • Francis de Bourguignon, Belgian composer, dies at 70
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights

About April 11, 1961

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 63 years and 15 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Blue Moon - The Marcels
  • UK #1 Song: Wooden Heart - Elvis Presley