1 January 1961Beatles, ThePaul McCartney
The Beatles make their debut at the Cavern Club
Historical records for Great Britain in 1961, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The Beatles make their debut at the Cavern Club
The farthing ceases to be legal tender
Birth of Peter Andrew Beardsley
The Beatles make their Cavern Club debut in Liverpool.
Performs when the Beatles make their Cavern Club debut.
The Beatles make their Cavern Club debut in Liverpool.
Performs when the Beatles make their Cavern Club debut.
The Beatles make their Cavern Club debut in Liverpool.
Performs when the Beatles make their Cavern Club debut.
The American Polaris submarine USS Patrick Henry reaches Holy Loch as the United States establishes a forward submarine base in Scotland
Addresses the National Association for Mental Health and argues for replacing large isolated mental hospitals with community-based care.
Birth of William Hague
The British Government defends the use of Holy Loch as a base for American Polaris submarines
Meets Kennedy but finds out the US does not need a "broker" with Russia
Becomes first Governor-General and representative head of state at independence
Represents the monarch as Sierra Leone begins independence as a Commonwealth realm
Consecrates Guildford Cathedral
Consecrates Guildford Cathedral
Benenson and Baker, in consultation with other writers, academics and lawyers, write via Louis Blom-Cooper to David Astor, editor of The Observer newspaper, who, on May 28, 1961, publishes Benensons article The Forgotten Prisoners.
Marks the launch of Appeal for Amnesty, 1961, the aim of which is to mobilize public opinion, quickly and widely, in defence of these individuals, and in particular communist party members, who Benenson named "Prisoners of Conscience".
Benenson and Baker, in consultation with other writers, academics and lawyers, write via Louis Blom-Cooper to David Astor, editor of The Observer newspaper, who, on May 28, 1961, publishes Benensons article The Forgotten Prisoners.
Marks the launch of Appeal for Amnesty, 1961, the aim of which is to mobilize public opinion, quickly and widely, in defence of these individuals, and in particular communist party members, who Benenson named "Prisoners of Conscience".
Marks the launch of Appeal for Amnesty, 1961, the aim of which is to mobilize public opinion, quickly and widely, in defence of these individuals, and in particular communist party members, who Benenson named "Prisoners of Conscience"
Marks the launch of Appeal for Amnesty, 1961, the aim of which is to mobilize public opinion, quickly and widely, in defence of these individuals, and in particular communist party members, who Benenson named "Prisoners of Conscience"
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Death of Michael Barne
Elizabeth II entertains President Kennedy
A single "My Bonnie" by Tony Sheridan & backing by The Beatles is released in Germany
A single "My Bonnie" by Tony Sheridan & backing by The Beatles is released in Germany
A single "My Bonnie" by Tony Sheridan & backing by The Beatles is released in Germany
Birth of Diana, Princess of Wales, youngest daughter of Edward John Spencer, Viscount Althorp, later John Spencer, Eighth Earl Spencer, and his first wife, France's Spencer, Viscountess Althorp
Is created Earl of Avon and enters the House of Lords
Brian Epstein orders 144 copies of "Cry For A Shadow", written by George Harrison
Brian Epstein orders 144 copies of "Cry For A Shadow", written by George Harrison
Benenson and his friend Alec Digges, an Irish communist, members of the International Brigade Association at the same address (2 Parton Street WC1, London) take control of the Amnesty shell. Amnesty International is founded by Peter Benenson, an English lawyer who had converted to Roman Catholicism in 1958
Villa defeats Rotherham United 3-2 on aggregate in the first League Cup final.
Arrested with 800 others during a CND march in London
Arrested with 800 others during a CND march in Londond
Arrested with 800 others during a CND march in London
Arrested with 800 others during a CND march in London
The leadership decide that the Amnesty appeal would form the basis of a permanent organisation, which on 30 September 1962 is officially named "Amnesty International"
Addresses the Labour Party conference while serving as National Executive Committee chairman.
Brian Epstein learns of the existence of The Beatles
Local record store manager Brian Epstein is introduced to the Beatles, he signs a contract to manage them
Local record store manager Brian Epstein is introduced to the Beatles, he signs a contract to manage them
The Government introduces a Bill to reduce Commonwealth Immigration. Commonwealth Immigrants must have a job to come or have useful qualifications
The Government introduces a Bill to reduce Commonwealth Immigration. Commonwealth Immigrants must have a job to come or have useful qualifications
Healey moves to a new shadow secretary role as Labour reorganises its front bench.
Healey continues as a Labour shadow secretary of state before taking the defence portfolio.
Brian Epstein sees the Beatles at the Cavern for the first time
Local record store manager Brian Epstein is introduced to the Beatles, he signs a contract to manage them
Brian Epstein sees the Beatles at the Cavern for the first time
Sees the Beatles perform at the Cavern Club for the first time.
Birth of Frank Bruno
first meets the Beatles in a record store
Brian Epstein invites The Beatles to his shop and offers to manage them
Brian Epstein invites The Beatles to his shop and offers to manage them
Brian Epstein invites The Beatles to his shop and offers to manage them
Appointed Shadow Foreign Secretary after changes to Labour's front-bench team.
The Beatles are driven to London by their road manager, Neil Aspinall, and audition the next day for Decca Records, who reject them
Scores Tottenham's second goal against Leicester City to complete the Double.
Becomes the first player to be paid pounds 100 a week, immediately following the abolition of the pounds 20 maximum wage
Laurel is given a Lifetime Achievement Academy Award for his pioneering work in comedy
Appointed Ambassador of USA
Benenson has a book published, "Persecution" , which details the cases of several prisoners of conscience investigated and compiled by Benenson and Baker
Amnesty International is born from Peter Benensons long history of communist party support that had begun at Eton during the Spanish Civil War, where he organized aid for Basque Orphanages and became radicalised in favour of the Republicans
Amnesty International is founded by Peter Benenson, an English lawyer who had converted to Roman Catholicism in 1958. Founds Amnesty International for political prisoners.
Benenson and his friend Alec Digges, an Irish communist, members of the International Brigade Association at the same address (2 Parton Street WC1, London) take control of the Amnesty shell.
Benenson has a book published, "Persecution" , which details the cases of several prisoners of conscience investigated and compiled by Benenson and Baker.
Appointed Chairman of Amnesty International
Arrested for inciting a breach of the peace
The group includes, at various times, such influential musicians as Charlie Watts, Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker, Long John Baldry, Graham Bond, Danny Thompson and Dick Heckstall-Smith. Korner and Davies form Blues Incorporated, initially a loose-knit group of musicians with a shared love of electric blues and R&B music
Jones applies for a scholarship to Cheltenham Art College where he is initially accepted into the programme, but two days later the offer is withdrawn after an unidentified acquaintance writes to the college, calling Jones an irresponsible drifter
Helps organise civil disobedience against nuclear weapons.
Consumer Protection Act 1961 creates powers to regulate dangerous goods and protect consumers
Criminal Justice Act 1961 changes criminal procedure, sentencing, and prison administration
Best is discovered in Belfast by Manchester United scout Bob Bishop, whose telegram to United manager Matt Busby read: "I think Ive found you a genius"
1st performance of, "The Devils"
Attends Chorister School
Unsuccessfully contests the deputy leadership of the party, defeated by George Brown. Appointed Shadow Foreign Secretary after the leadership election
Forms an early group later connected with The Kinks.
Human Tissue Act 1961 regulates the use of human bodies and tissue for medical purposes
Guides Tottenham to the League and FA Cup Double, the first English twentieth-century side to achieve it.
Appointed player-manager at Leeds United
Prepares the economic section of the Labour manifesto, "Signpost for the Sixties". Calls for raising the school leaving age to 16. Calls for capital gains tax, nationalization of building land & public schools. Calls for a national economic plan
John Prescott marries Pauline
Becomes the first player to be paid pounds 100 a week, immediately following the abolition of the pounds 20 maximum wage
Sellers stars as the schoolteacher Topaze in the comedy-drama Mr Topaze.
Sellers directs Mr Topaze, his only officially credited feature film as director.
Calls for capital gains tax, nationalization of building land & public schools
Continues arguing within Labour over nuclear strategy and unilateral disarmament.
Benenson has a book published, "Persecution" , which details the cases of several prisoners of conscience investigated and compiled by Benenson and Baker
Bevanite and Atlanticist arguments continue to shape Labour debate about nuclear weapons and alliance policy
Gaitskell criticizes Conservative nuclear policy while Labour debates the future of the British deterrent
Publishes The Welfare State as a Conservative policy study.
Hoyle and Jayant Narlikar examined radio-source counts as a test of steady-state cosmology.
Rebels over Royal Air Force estimates, leading to withdrawal of the Labour whip.
Appears in School for Scoundrels
Scores 41 league goals in the 1960-61 season for Chelsea, remains a club record
Builds Dunfermline into a powerful force and guides them to their first Scottish Cup, via a 2-0 replay victory over Celtic
Appointed Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, 1st term
Appointed Shadow Foreign Secretary after the leadership election
Suicide Act 1961 abolishes the crime of suicide while creating an offence of assisting suicide
Hoyle supplied the scientific story underlying the BBC television serial A for Andromeda.
Forms The Detours in west London.
Publication of "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie"
Publication of "The Wind From Nowhere"
Manages Tottenham to a 2-0 FA Cup final victory over Leicester City.
This record states: Bill Nicholson signs Jimmy Greaves for Tottenham Hotspur for œ99,999, the fee is intended to relieve Greaves of the pressure of being the first œ100,000 player.
This record states: Briefly joins the Italian side A.C.
This record states: Milan in 1961, after reportedly turning down a huge offer from Newcastle United and scored 9 goals in 12 games but failure to settle led to a quick departure.
This record states: Plays at Spurs from 1961 to 1970, scoring a club record of 266 goals in 379 matches, including 220 goals in the First Division.
Bill Nicholson signs Jimmy Greaves for Tottenham Hotspur for œ99,999, the fee is intended to relieve Greaves of the pressure of being the first œ100,000 player
Trustee Investments Act 1961 reforms investment powers available to trustees
Publication of "Unconditional Surrender"
Begins performing under the stage name Vance Arnold with the Avengers in Sheffield.
Deprived of the whip for his criticism of the party leadership
Birth of Nicholas Lyndhurst
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