It was one of the few years where, if you invert 1961 it reads the same. Other than that many things happened as any decent history book will reveal.
the Berlin wall was erected
One big event that happened in 1961 was the inauguration of John F. Kennedy. Also, in 1961, China uses its 1st nuclear reactor.
I was born!
The Bay of Pigs Invasion happened in 1961.
It happened in 1961
Construction on the Berlin Wall started on August 13, 1961.
man walked on Uranus
The Berlin wall was built.
Albany Movement happened in 1961.
Raw Justice happened in 1961.
Bluebelle - ship - happened in 1961.
Friendship Nine happened in 1961.
Nicaraguan Revolution happened in 1961.