Date: June 23, 1961
In France a referendum supports Charles de Gaulle's policies in Algeria. Date: January 8, 1961 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 8 π Events on this day in 1961 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1961Alabama Governor Declares Martial Law Amid Race Riots, May 21, 1961Patrice Lumumba Assassinated in…
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 1961Bay of Pigs Invasion Fails in Cuba – April…
Marriage of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent to Katharine Worsley at York Minster. Date: June 8, 1961 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 8 π Events on this day in 1961 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1961French Military Breaks Tunisian Siege of Bizerte, July 20, 1961ΔSA Flight 511…
U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivers a televised farewell address to the nation three days before leaving office, in which he warns against the accumulation of power by the "militaryβindustrial complex" as well as the dangers of massive spending, especially deficit spending. Date: January 17, 1961 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on…
Cold War: After a series of economic retaliations against one another, the United States severs diplomatic relations with Cuba. Date: January 3, 1961 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 3 π Events on this day in 1961 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1961Eisenhower Warns of Military-Industrial Complex in…
Sabena Flight 548 crashes in Belgium, killing 73, including the entire United States figure skating team along with several of their coaches and family members. Date: February 15, 1961 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 15 π Events on this day in 1961 π On This Day (Today) More events from…