Bonn European Summit
Participates in the Bonn summit where the Six seek proposals for closer political cooperation.
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1961 in Germany
Explore 8 historical events and records for Germany in 1961.
Historical records for Germany in 1961
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July
August
British EEC Application Received
Receives Harold Macmillan's letter requesting negotiations on British accession while serving as President-in-Office of the EEC Council.
Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall goes up after 2,000 East Germans cross into the west the day before
September
The Bread of Those Early Years
Directs Das Brot der fruhen Jahre.
Council Reply to British Application
As Council President-in-Office, informs Britain that the EEC Council agrees to begin accession negotiations.
Other events (month unknown)
Adenauer Era Commentary
Böll's journalism criticized complacency and social conformity in West German public life.
Minister of Economic Co-operation
Appointedhe Minister for Economic Co-operation with developing countries
President of Germany
Appointed President of the World Council of Churches
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