Date: November 11, 1961
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The Angolan War of Independence and the greater Portuguese Colonial War begin. Date: February 4, 1961 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 4 π Events on this day in 1961 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1961K-19 First Soviet Nuclear Missile Submarine Commissioned, April 30, 1961British Expose Soviet Portland…
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…
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 1961Operation Ranch Hand Begins in Vietnam War, August 10,…
The Beatles at the Cavern Club: Lunchtime β The Beatles perform under this name at The Cavern Club for the first time following their return to Liverpool from Hamburg. Date: February 9, 1961 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 9 π Events on this day in 1961 π On This Day…
East and West Cameroon merge to form the Federal Republic of Cameroon. Date: October 1, 1961 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on October 1 π Events on this day in 1961 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1961Freedom Riders Begin Southern Bus Trip May 4, 1961Mercury-Redstone 4: Gus Grissom Second…
Vietnam War: The U.S. Army begins Operation Ranch Hand, spraying an estimated 20Β million US gallons (76,000Β m3) of defoliants and herbicides over rural areas of South Vietnam in an attempt to deprive the Viet Cong of food and vegetation cover. Date: August 10, 1961 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 10 π …