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1961
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Actor Barry Fitzgerlad Dies at 72
Barry Fitzgerald, actor (Going My Way), dies at 72. -
The Supremes
Motown Records sign The Supremes -
Eisenhower's Farewell Address
President Eisenhower televised a live farewell address to the citizens of the United States in his final days in office. -
USA Inaugurates Its 35th Presidents
John Fitzgerald Kennedy is sworn into office as the 35th president of the untited states. -
Reprise Records
Frank Sinatra forms his own record label, Reprise Records, which would later release recordings by The Beach Boys, Ella Fitzgerald, The Kinks and Jimi Hendrix. -
"Go, Dog. Go!" Was Published
P.D Eastman wrote a childrens book called "Go, Dog. Go!" this book is still being published today. -
Ring-a-Ding-Ding! - Frank Sinatra
Ring-a-Ding-Ding! is a 1961 studio album by American singer, Frank Sinatra -
23rd Ammendment
The United States ratifys the 23rd Ammendment which allowed citizens in the District of Columbia to vote for the president and the Vice President. -
Boston Celtics Win the NBA Finals
Boston Celtics beat the St. Louis Hawks 121 to 112 -
33rd Academy Award Ceremony
Best Picture: The Apartment
Best Director: Billy Wilder - The Apartment
Best Actor: Burt Landcaster
Best Actress: Elizabeth Taylor -
Freedom Riders
The firts freedom ride left Washington D.C -
Space Needle Restaurant
Seattle's famous Space Needle Restaurant was opened. -
Lea Thompsan is Born
Lea Thompsan, back to the future start is born in Rochester, Minnesota -
Best Songs of 1961
Moon River, Where the Boys Are, Will You Love Me Tomorrow, Blue Moon, The Lion Sleeps Tonight. -
NDP is Established
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Forrest Whitaker is Born
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"Bozo the Clown" Relaunched
the "Bozo the Clown" show was relaunched and premeird at noon. -
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color
The Disney Corp. took advantage of its ability to broadcast TV in color, encouraging everyone to go out and buy a colored TV -
Yankees Win the World Series
The Yankees beat the Cincinatti Reds 8 to 4 -
Green Bay Packers Win the Superbowl
The Green Bay Packers beat the New York Giants 37 to 0.
