Born in April 1961 - Zodiac Signs, Personality and Horoscopes

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April 1961 Tropical Ephemeris

What happened in April 1961

• April 5, 1961: The New Guinea Council of Western Papua, a consultative assembly, was established to promote self-government and independence for the territory of Western New Guinea (now Papua province, Indonesia).
• April 8, 1961: The British India Steam Navigation Company passenger ship MV Dara exploded and sank off the coast of Dubai, resulting in the tragic loss of 238 passengers and crew members.
• April 11, 1961: The trial of Nazi Adolf Eichmann, one of the main organizers of the Holocaust, commenced in Jerusalem, marking a significant step in bringing justice to those responsible for the atrocities of World War II.
• April 12, 1961: Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to travel into space, successfully orbiting the Earth in the Vostok 1 spacecraft and returning safely, marking a pivotal moment in the history of space exploration.
• April 13, 1961: An attempted coup against António de Oliveira Salazar, the authoritarian Prime Minister of Portugal, failed, highlighting the political tensions and instability within the country.
• April 17, 1961: The Bay of Pigs Invasion, a CIA-backed attempt to overthrow the Cuban government led by Fidel Castro, commenced but ultimately failed by April 19, resulting in a major setback for the United States in the Cold War.
• April 18, 1961: Portugal dispatched its first military reinforcement to Angola, escalating its involvement in the ongoing colonial conflict in the region, which eventually led to the Angolan War of Independence.
• April 20, 1961: Fidel Castro, the leader of the Cuban Revolution, announced the defeat of the Bay of Pigs Invasion, asserting his government's resilience and strengthening his position in Cuba.
• April 22, 1961: The Algiers putsch, an attempted coup led by four French generals opposed to President Charles de Gaulle's policies in Algeria, failed, further complicating the political situation in Algeria during the Algerian War.
• April 23, 1961: Judy Garland, an iconic American singer and actress, gave a legendary comeback concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City, marking a significant moment in her career and captivating audiences with her powerful performance.
• April 24, 1961: The Swedish warship Vasa, which sank on its maiden voyage in 1628, was successfully recovered from Stockholm Harbor after centuries, providing valuable insights into 17th-century shipbuilding techniques and naval history.
• April 27, 1961: President John F. Kennedy addressed the American Newspaper Publishers Association, urging newspapers to consider the national interest during times of struggle against international threats, emphasizing the importance of responsible journalism in maintaining national security.