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Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in February 1961.
The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative), Pope John XXIII was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened on February 1961: find out below

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Historical Events

Which were the important events of February 1961?


Events

  • 01 Feb 1961 First full-scale test of US Minuteman ICBM is successful.
  • 02 Feb 1961 Prince Bernhard opens new RAI building in Amsterdam
  • 03 Feb 1961 6th largest snowfall in NYC history (17.4 (44.2cm))
  • 04 Feb 1961 Sputnik 7 launches into Earth orbit; probable Venus probe failure
  • 05 Feb 1961 February 9 ampndash In Congo, President Joseph Kasavubu names Joseph Ileo as the new Prime Minister.
  • 06 Feb 1961 Jail, No Bail Jail-in movement starts in Rock Hill, South Carolina
  • 07 Feb 1961 Jane Fonda made her acting debut in the NBC drama A String of Beads
  • 09 Feb 1961 Joseph Ileo appointed premier of Congo.
  • 10 Feb 1961 Niagara Falls hydroelectric project begins producing power.
  • 11 Feb 1961 Robert Weaver sworn in with then highest federal post by a black
  • 12 Feb 1961 Mickey Wright wins LPGA Saint Petersburg Golf Open.
  • 13 Feb 1961 Frank Sinatra launches Reprise label under Warner Bros Records
  • 14 Feb 1961 Louise Suggs wins LPGA Royal Poinciana Golf Invitational.
  • 15 Feb 1961 Entire US figure skating team of 18 dies in Belgian Sabena 707 crash.
  • 16 Feb 1961 US satellite Explorer 9 is launched.
  • 18 Feb 1961 Henk van der Grift becomes world champion skater
  • 19 Feb 1961 Henk van der Grift (Netherlands) becomes world champion all-around skater.
  • 21 Feb 1961 Mercury-Atlas 2 reentry test reaches 172 km.
  • 24 Feb 1961 Explorer (10) fails to reach Earth orbit
  • 25 Feb 1961 Paul Bikle in glider climbs from 1208 metre at release to record 14,100.
  • 26 Feb 1961 Hassan II becomes King of Morocco.
  • 27 Feb 1961 The first congress of the Spanish Trade Union Organisation is inaugurated.
  • 28 Feb 1961 JFK names Henry Kissinger special advisor

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Music charts

Which were the top hits in February 1961?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
  2. - Calcutta
  3. - Pony Time
  4. - Shop Around
  5. - Exodus

Top #5 songs in the UK

  1. - Are You Lonesome Tonight?
  2. - Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes
  3. - Sailor
  4. - Are You Sure
  5. - You're Sixteen

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
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Mother Joan of the Angels

Mother Joan of the Angels

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jerzy Kawalerowicz

Starring: Lucyna Winnicka, Mieczyslaw Voit, Anna Ciepielewska, Maria Chwalibóg

Hand in Hand

Hand in Hand

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Philip Leacock

Starring: Loretta Parry, Philip Needs, John Gregson, Sybil Thorndike

Posse from Hell

Posse from Hell

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Herbert Coleman

Starring: Audie Murphy, John Saxon, Zohra Lampert, Vic Morrow

Gold of the Seven Saints

Gold of the Seven Saints

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

Starring: Clint Walker, Roger Moore, Letícia Román, Robert Middleton

Country: United States of America

The Sins of Rachel Cade

The Sins of Rachel Cade

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

Starring: Angie Dickinson, Peter Finch, Roger Moore, Errol John

Books

Which were the most popular books released in February 1961?
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The Chess Players by Frances Parkinson Keyes

The Chess Players

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The Chess Players is an historical novel that is based on Paul Morphy's life. He is widely regarded as the first champion of chess in the world and perhaps the greatest chess player.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

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To Kill A Mockingbird, the unforgettable story of a Southern childhood and the conscience crisis that rocked it became a bestseller immediately and was critically acclaimed when it was published for the first time in 1960.

Shadows On The Grass by Isak Dinesen

Shadows On The Grass

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Isak Dinesen retells the riveting story of her life in Kenya, as told in Out of Africa, which was published under Karen Blixen.

The White Nile by Alan Moorehead

The White Nile

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Enjoy all the excitement and adventure from Alan Moorehead's classic bestseller The White Nile - the daring explorations of the Nile River during the second half the nineteenth century.

Advise And Consent by Allen Drury

Advise And Consent

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Advice and Consent