January 1961
Tuesday 03:
The SL-1, a government-run reactor near Idaho Falls, Idaho leaks radiation, killing three workers at the installation. The radiation is contained.
Thursday 05:
Television: Mr. Ed debuts.
Friday 06:
A fire at the Thomas Hotel in San Francisco kills 20 people.
Monday 16:
Mickey Mantle becomes the highest paid baseball player by signing a $75,000 contract.
Friday 20:
John F. Kennedy is inaugrated as a U.S president.
Wednesday 25:
In Washington, DC John F. Kennedy delivers the first live presidential television news conference.
Thursday 26:
John F. Kennedy appoints Janet G. Travell to be his physician. This is the first time a woman holds this appointment.
Tuesday 31:
Ham the Chimp travels into outer space.
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