What Happened in Dec 1961

Martin Luther King, Jr. Becomes Involved in the Albany Movement

The Albany Movement was a desegregation coalition formed in Albany, Georgia, on November 17, 1961. Local activists, the Student Nonviolent... Read more

Ernie Davis Wins Heisman Trophy

Ernie Davis of Syracuse, a big, rugged 6'2", 212-pounder, played left halfback and was his team's leading ground-gainer for three seasons. He... Read more

Dag Hjalmar Agne Carl Hammarskjöld is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

Dag Hjalmar Agne Carl Hammarskjöld was a Swedish diplomat and author and was the second Secretary-General of the United Nations. He served from... Read more

Albert Lutuli is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

If the nonwhite people of South Africa ever lift themselves from their humiliation without resorting to violence and terror, then it will be above... Read more

"One, Two, Three" Is Released

One, Two, Three is a 1961 American comedy film directed by Billy Wilder and written by I.A.L. Diamond, based on a one-act play Egy, kettö, három by... Read more

Gran Circo Norteamericano Fire

Fire roared through a nylon circus tent here Sunday afternoon as 2,500 persons watched a performance. Police estimated 250 were killed. It was... Read more

"Judgment At Nuremberg" Is Released

Judgment at Nuremberg (1961) is a fictionalized film account of the post-World War II Nuremberg Trials, written by Abby Mann and directed by... Read more

"Lover Come Back" Is Released

Lover Come Back is a 1961 romantic comedy released by Universal Pictures. The film stars Doris Day and Rock Hudson in their second film together.... Read more