What Happened on April 17, 1961

Historical Events

1,400 Cuban exiles land in the Bay of Pigs in a doomed attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro

33rd Academy Awards: "Apartment" wins best film, Burt Lancaster & Elizabeth Taylor win best actor, actress

65th Boston Marathon won by Eino Oksanen of Finland in 2:23:39; his 2nd event title

Jimmy Stewart accepts an honorary Oscar on behalf of his friend Gary Cooper, who is too ill to attend

Boomer Esiason, American NFL quarterback (NY Jets, Cincinnati Bengals), born in East Islip, New York
Frank J. Christensen, American labor leader, born in Chicago, Illinois
Norman Cowans, Jamaican cricketer (England fast bowler in 19 Tests 1982-85), born in St. Mary, Jamaica

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 63 years and 2 days
Leap Year: No

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