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This article teaches you fun facts, trivia, and history events from the year 1961. Find out about popular TV shows, movies, music, books, cars, foods, sports facts, and other pop culture trends to get the right mix of questions and answers for your 1960s-themed trivia quiz.
Quick Facts from 1961. World Changing Event: USSR’s Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space, giving them the lead in the Space Race. Another World-Changing Event: Alan Shepard became the first American in space, catching up to the USSR in the Space Race. The Top Song was Tossin’ and Turnin’ by Bobby Lewis.
1961 Major News Events in History. US Cuban Exiles and CIA mount unsuccessful attempt to overthrow Castro known as the Bay of Pigs. Yuri Gagarin becomes the first human in space. East German Authorities close the border between east and west Berlin and Construction of the Berlin Wall begins.
Learn 10 fascinating facts about the year 1961 spanning history, pop culture, famous births, and major events. Perfect for 1961 birthday parties or nostalgic reading!
What Happened in 1961? MAJOR EVENTS: Outgoing President Eisenhower issues warning of a "military industrial complex" developing in America; President Kennedy establishes Peace Corps; Cuban exiles fail in their bid to invade Cuba through the Bay of Pigs; President Kennedy accepts responsibility; Soviets build wall dividing East and West Berlin
Mar 3, 1961: Max Conrad circumnavigates the earth in 8 days, 18 hours and 49 minutes, setting a new world record. Mar 6, 1961: 1st London minicabs introduced; Mar 8, 1961: US nuclear submarine Patrick Henry arrives at Scottish naval base of Holy Loch from South Carolina in a record underseas journey of 66 days 22 hours.
Sabena Flight 548 crashes near Brussels, Belgium, killing 73, including the entire United States figure skating team and several coaches. The total solar eclipse of February 15, 1961, visible in the southern part of Europe, occurs. February 26 – Hassan II is pronounced King of Morocco.
