"Nous les amoureux" sung by Jean-Claude Pascal (music by Jacques Datin, lyrics by Maurice Vidalin) wins the Eurovision Song Contest 1961 (staged in Cannes) for Luxembourg.

Historical events from year 1961. Learn about 569 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1961 or search by date or keyword.

Sep 25, 2024 · Discover the most significant events of 1961, from world-changing political decisions to cultural milestones. Explore the key moments that shaped history during this …

Jun 18, 2025 · Discover 22 fascinating facts about the year 1961, from historic events to cultural milestones that shaped the world.

On May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy announces to Congress his goal of sending an American to the moon by the end of the decade and asks for financial support of an …

What Happened in 1961? MAJOR EVENTS: Outgoing President Eisenhower issues warning of a "military industrial complex" developing in America President Kennedy establishes Peace …

Feb 7, 2025 · This timeline looks back at over a hundred of the most significant events of the calendar year, and if you wish to delve deeper, our collection of original 1961 newspapers …

What happened in the year 1961 in history? Famous historical events that shook and changed the world. Discover events in 1961.

1,200 US-sponsored anti-Castro exiles invade Cuba at the Bay of Pigs (April 17); the attackers are all killed or captured by Cuban forces. East Germany erects the Berlin Wall between East …

Events from the year 1961 in the United States. President Dwight Eisenhower announces that the United States has severed diplomatic and consular relations with Cuba. At the National …