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Beginning of 1961!
Start of 1961 (: -
J.F.K
John F Kennedy becomes the 35th president of the United States of America. -
Colonial War
The portugese colonial war begins in Angola -
Kennedy warns Soviet Union
President Kennedy warns the Soviet Union to avoid interfering with the United Nations pacification of the Congo. -
Sydney Tramways cease operation
Southern Hemispheres largest tram network cease's operation in Sydney. -
Max Conrad
Max Conrad circumnavigates the earth in 8days 18hours and 18min. -
South Africa withdraws
South Africa withdraws from the commonwealth nations. -
Eddie Murphy
Birth of Eddie Murphy -
Academy Awards
The 33rd Academy Awards is held. -
US Freedom Riders
The U.S. freedom riders begin interstate bus rides to test the new U.S. Supreme Court integration decision. -
Tottenham Hot Spurs
Tottenham Hotspur F.C. become the first team in the 20th century to win the English league and cup double. -
American Civil Rights Movement
American civil rights movementThe American Civil Rights Movement began. -
Its offical
South Africa offically leave commonwealth nations. -
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Princess Diana
Diana, Princess of Wales is born in Sandringham, Norfolk, England. -
Berlin Wall
Construction of the Berlin Wall begins, restricting movement between East Berlin and West Berlin and forming a clear boundary between West Germany and East Germany, Western Europe and Eastern Europe. -
Tom & Jerry
Tom and Jerry make a return with their first episode since 1957, Switchin' Kitten. The new creator, Gene Deitch makes 12 more Tom and Jerry episodes until 1962. -
Death Penalty
The death penalty was abolished in NZ -
Neil Armstrong
Neil Armstrong records a world record speed in a rocket plane of 6,587 km/h flying a X-15. -
South Vietnam
U.S. President John F. Kennedy sends 18,000 military advisors to South Vietnam. -
Robert Menzies
The Australian government of Robert Menzies is re-elected for a sixth term. -
Vietnam war
The Vietnam War officially begins, as the first American helicopters arrive in Saigon along with 400 U.S. personnel. -
END OF YEAR!
end of 1961! (:
