Date: January 3, 1961
British authorities announce they have uncovered the Soviet Portland spy ring in London. Date: January 9, 1961 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 9 π Events on this day in 1961 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1961Park Chung Hee Leads South Korea Coup d’Γtat, May 16, 1961Peter Benenson…
Aero Flight 311 crashes into the forest in Kvevlax, Finland, killing 25 people. 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 1961US Severs Diplomatic Relations with Cuba, January 3, 1961Canadian Bank of Commerce…
The Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs is signed in New York City. Date: March 30, 1961 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 30 π Events on this day in 1961 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1961Alleged 500,000-Year-Old Spark Plug Rock Discovered in California, February 13, 1961South Africa Announces…
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 1961USAF B-52 Nuclear Bomber Crashes Near Yuba City, California – March 14, 1961ΔSA Flight…
ΔSA Flight 511 crashes in Igensdorf, Germany, killing 52. Date: March 28, 1961 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 28 π Events on this day in 1961 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1961Project Mercury: Hamβs Spaceflight on January 31, 1961Viasa Flight 897 Crash Kills 61 After Takeoff May…
Sputnik 9 successfully launches, carrying a dog and a human dummy, and demonstrating that the Soviet Union was ready to begin human spaceflight. Date: March 9, 1961 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 9 π Events on this day in 1961 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1961Bay of…