Famous Birthdays
- Gene Eugene [Andrusco], Canadian-American actor, singer-songwriter (Adam Again; Lost Dogs), and record producer, born in Fort Frances, Ontario (d. 2000)
- Rory Bremner, impressionist
Famous Deaths
- Jules Bordet, Belgian bacteriologist (syphillis, Nobel 1919), dies at 90
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About April 6, 1961
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 63 years and 19 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
