February 1961

Sunday 05:

The Sunday Telegraph publishes its first issue.

Trial of Adolf Eichmann begins in Jerusalem.

Discovery of the chemical elements: Element 103, Lawrencium, is first synthesized (Berkeley, California).

A Boeing 707 crashes in Belgium, killing 73, including the entire United States figure skating team and several coaches.

Explorer 9 launched. (See Explorer program)

Search by Date:

History Forum
Come and discuss about History, Civilizations, Historical Events and Figures

History Web-Ring
A community of sites, blogs and forums dedicated to History. Do not hesitate to submit your site.

Year	Month	Day