Date: November 11, 1961
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The South African Constitution of 1961 becomes effective, thus creating the Republic of South Africa, which remains outside the Commonwealth of Nations until 1 June 1994, when South Africa is returned to Commonwealth membership. Date: May 31, 1961 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on May 31 ๐ Events on this day in…
The United States National Hurricane Research Project drops eight cylinders of silver iodide into the eyewall of Hurricane Esther. Wind speed reduces by 10%, giving rise to Project Stormfury. Date: September 16, 1961 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on September 16 ๐ Events on this day in 1961 ๐ On This Day…
Greek general Konstantinos Dovas becomes Prime Minister of Greece. Date: September 20, 1961 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on September 20 ๐ Events on this day in 1961 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1961India Annexes Daman and Diu from Portuguese India, December 19, 1961Venera 1 First Man-Made Object to…
Eichmann trial: Adolf Eichmann is sentenced to death after being found guilty by an Israeli court of 15 criminal charges, including charges of crimes against humanity, crimes against the Jewish people, and membership of an outlawed organization. Date: December 15, 1961 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on December 15 ๐ Events on…
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 โ ๐ Other events on January 25 ๐ Events on this day in 1961 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1961Viasa Flight 897 Crash Kills 61 at Lisbon Airport,…
Pakistan establishes its Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission with Abdus Salam as its head. Date: September 16, 1961 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on September 16 ๐ Events on this day in 1961 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1961Silchar Railway Station Bengali Language Protest Shootings, May 19, 1961Walt…