Famous Birthdays
- Kirk McCaskill, Canadian MLB pitcher (Chicago White Sox), born in Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada
- Mark Kelly, Irish keyboardist (Marillion - "Real to Reel"), born in Dublin, Ireland
Famous Deaths
- Zog I [Ahmed Zogu], King of Albania (1928-39), dies at 65
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About April 9, 1961
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 63 years and 16 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
