Date: June 1, 1961
While on tour with the Kirov Ballet in Paris, Rudolf Nureyev defects from the Soviet Union. Date: June 16, 1961 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 16 π Events on this day in 1961 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1961Pakistan Establishes Space Research Commission, Abdus Salam Leads, September…
Space Race: The Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin becomes the first human to travel into outer space and perform the first crewed orbital flight, Vostok 1. Date: April 12, 1961 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 12 π Events on this day in 1961 π On This Day (Today) More events from…
Viasa Flight 897 crashes after takeoff from Lisbon Airport, killing 61. Date: May 30, 1961 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 30 π Events on this day in 1961 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1961Explorer 9 Launches in Explorer Program, February 16, 1961Angolan War of Independence Begins, Portuguese…
At the 1961 Commonwealth Prime Ministers' Conference, South Africa announces that it will withdraw from the Commonwealth when the South African Constitution of 1961 comes into effect. Date: March 15, 1961 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 15 π Events on this day in 1961 π On This Day (Today) More…
In Washington, D.C., US President John F. Kennedy delivers the first live presidential television news conference. Date: January 25, 1961 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 25 π Events on this day in 1961 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1961Angolan War of Independence Begins, Portuguese Colonial War Starts…
The trial of Adolf Eichmann begins in Jerusalem. Date: April 11, 1961 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 11 π Events on this day in 1961 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1961Freedom Riders Begin Southern Bus Trip May 4, 1961South African Constitution Creates Republic of South Africa, May…