Rudolf Nureyev Defects from Soviet Union in Paris, June 16, 1961
Date: June 16, 1961
Date: June 16, 1961
Greece becomes the first member state to join the European Economic Community by signing the Athens Agreement, which is later suspended in 1967 during the Greek junta. Date: July 9, 1961 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on July 9 ๐ Events on this day in 1961 ๐ On This Day (Today) More…
In a nationally broadcast speech, Cuban leader Fidel Castro declares that he is a MarxistโLeninist and that Cuba is going to adopt Communism. Date: April 16, 1961 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on April 16 ๐ Events on this day in 1961 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1961TWA Flight…
Niterรณi circus fire: Fire breaks out during a performance by the Gran Circus Norte-Americano in the city of Niterรณi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, killing more than 500. Date: December 17, 1961 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on December 17 ๐ Events on this day in 1961 ๐ On This Day (Today) More…
Former Congolese Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba is murdered together with former Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of the Congo Maurice Mpolo and former Senator from Kasai Province Joseph Okito in circumstances suggesting the support and complicity of the governments of Belgium and the United States. Date: January 17, 1961 Read more on…
The CTV Television Network, Canada's first private television network, is launched. Date: October 1, 1961 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on October 1 ๐ Events on this day in 1961 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1961Damascus Military Coup Ends United Arab Republic September 28, 1961Antarctic Treaty System Enters Force…
In France a referendum supports Charles de Gaulle's policies in Algeria. Date: January 8, 1961 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on January 8 ๐ Events on this day in 1961 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1961Freedom Riders Arrested in Jackson, Mississippi May 24, 1961Soviet Submarine S-80 Sinks After Snorkel…