What Happened on April 23, 1961

Historical Events

Algiers putsch by French generals
Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick's musical comedy "Tenderloin" closes at 46th St Theater, NYC, after 216 performances

Music History

Singer Judy Garland appears in concert at Carnegie Hall, NYC; event is recorded for a double live album, wins Grammy Award for Album of the Year (the first such win by a female artist)

Events in 1961

Famous Birthdays

George Lopez, Mexican-American actor and comedian, born in Mission Hills, Los Angeles
Terry Gordy, American professional wrestler, born in Chattanooga, Tennessee (d. 2001)

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