1961
The long-time Dominican dictator Rafael Trujillo is assassinated in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
The long-time Dominican dictator Rafael Trujillo is assassinated in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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1961
The South African Constitution of 1961 becomes effective, thus creating the Republic of South Africa, which remains outs
The South African Constitution of 1961 becomes effective, thus creating the Republic of South Africa, which remains outs
1961
The Canadian Bank of Commerce and Imperial Bank of Canada merge to form the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, the larg
The Canadian Bank of Commerce and Imperial Bank of Canada merge to form the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, the larg
1961
Cold War: In the Vienna summit, the Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev sparks the Berlin Crisis by threatening to sign a s
Cold War: In the Vienna summit, the Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev sparks the Berlin Crisis by threatening to sign a s
1961
Cold War: In the Vienna summit, the Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev sparks the Berlin Crisis by threatening to sign a s
Cold War: In the Vienna summit, the Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev sparks the Berlin Crisis by threatening to sign a s
1961
Marriage of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent to Katharine Worsley at York Minster
Marriage of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent to Katharine Worsley at York Minster
1961
The Antarctic Treaty System, which sets aside Antarctica as a scientific preserve and limits military activity on the co
The Antarctic Treaty System, which sets aside Antarctica as a scientific preserve and limits military activity on the co
1961
The Antarctic Treaty System, which sets aside Antarctica as a scientific preserve and limits military activity on the co
The Antarctic Treaty System, which sets aside Antarctica as a scientific preserve and limits military activity on the co
1961
On its maiden voyage, the Soviet nuclear-powered submarine K-19 suffers a complete loss of coolant to its reactor. The…
On its maiden voyage, the Soviet nuclear-powered submarine K-19 suffers a complete loss of coolant to its reactor. The…
1961
Greece becomes the first member state to join the European Economic Community by signing the Athens Agreement, which…
Greece becomes the first member state to join the European Economic Community by signing the Athens Agreement, which…
1961
French military forces break the Tunisian siege of Bizerte.
French military forces break the Tunisian siege of Bizerte.
1961
Cold War: In a speech John F. Kennedy emphasizes that any attack on Berlin is an attack on NATO.
Cold War: In a speech John F. Kennedy emphasizes that any attack on Berlin is an attack on NATO.
1961
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert McNamara orders the creation of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), the nation's…
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert McNamara orders the creation of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), the nation's…
1961
Vietnam War: The U.S. Army begins Operation Ranch Hand, spraying an estimated 20 million US gallons (76,000 m3) of…
Vietnam War: The U.S. Army begins Operation Ranch Hand, spraying an estimated 20 million US gallons (76,000 m3) of…
1961
Cold War: East Germany closes the border between the eastern and western sectors of Berlin to thwart its inhabitants'…
Cold War: East Germany closes the border between the eastern and western sectors of Berlin to thwart its inhabitants'…
1961
President Jânio Quadros of Brazil resigns after just seven months in power, initiating a political crisis that…
President Jânio Quadros of Brazil resigns after just seven months in power, initiating a political crisis that…
1961
President Jânio Quadros of Brazil resigns after just seven months in power, initiating a political crisis that…
President Jânio Quadros of Brazil resigns after just seven months in power, initiating a political crisis that…
1960
Students in South Korea hold a nationwide pro-democracy protest against president Syngman Rhee, eventually forcing him t
Students in South Korea hold a nationwide pro-democracy protest against president Syngman Rhee, eventually forcing him t
1960
Brasília, Brazil's capital, is officially inaugurated
Brasília, Brazil's capital, is officially inaugurated
1960
The United States Navy submarine USS Triton completes the first submerged circumnavigation of the globe
The United States Navy submarine USS Triton completes the first submerged circumnavigation of the globe