On this day

February 11, 1961

Revisit the news, notable people, and historical moments connected to this date.

Historical Context for February 11, 1961

In 1961, the world population was approximately 3,064,869,675 people^[†]

Notable Births

1961Carey Lowell, American actress^[†]

Carey Lowell is an American actress and former model, best known as New York Assistant DA Jamie Ross in Law & Order and as Bond girl Pam Bouvier in the James Bond film Licence to Kill (1989).

Portrait 1080 × 1920 PNG · created on your device

Filter by:

Headlines from February 11, 1961

U.S. and West Indies Sign Pact on Bases; WEST INDIES SIGNS U.S. BASES TREATY

By Reuters

US signs pact under which W Indies will reoccupy about 80% of land granted US in '41 exch for 50 destroyers; will retain some bases and facilities

None0 words

Goldberg Finds the Nation In Full-Fledged Recession; GOLDBERG NOTES 'FULL' RECESSION

By the Associated Press

Pors and illus

None0 words

France Apologizes To Soviet on Plane; FRANCE REGRETS ATTACK ON PLANE

By Henry Giniger Special To the New York Times

France apologizes but holds craft violated navigation rules

None0 words

NIAGARA POWER STARTS FLOWING AT STATE'S PLANT; Hydroelectric Unit Is Third Largest in the World -- Cost $720,000,000 Niagara Power Flows From State Plant

By Leo Egan Special To the New York Times

Rockefeller starts power, ceremony, Niagara Falls; Moses presides; illus; Pres Kennedy, D D Eisenhower, H S Truman, H Hoover recorded talks heard; F Grofe leads Buffalo Philharmonic Orch in premiere of symphony, Niagara Falls Suite, written for occasion

None0 words

KENNEDY TO URGE A BILLION A YEAR IN EDUCATION AID; Message Tuesday Will Ask Grants for Construction and Teachers' Pay PLAN FOR AGED IN DOUBT Busy Ways and Means Unit Has No Hearings Listed on Health Proposal KENNEDY TO SEEK EDUCATION FUNDS

By John D. Morris Special To the New York Times

outlook for Kennedy special message

None0 words

POLICE HEAD GIVES TOP AIDE NEW POST; Picks Chief Detective Walsh as First Deputy -- Second Promotion in 3 Weeks POLICE HEAD GIVES TOP AIDE NEW POST

By Wayne Phillips

Detectives Chief Walsh promoted to 1st Deputy Comr

None0 words

TRAFFIC SLOWED AS AUTOS RETURN; Many Ignore Mayor's Plea -- Thaw Aids Snow Crews TRAFFIC SLOWED AS AUTOS RETURN

By Alfred E. Clark

heavy auto travel resumes; effects; thaw aids snow removal and refuse disposal; Wagner says pss will resume regular schedules Feb 14; train travel eased by end of auto ban; 6,193 summonses issued since Feb 4 to drivers who violated ban

None0 words

SOVIET AGREEABLE TO MODERATE LINE; Sets Terms of Reciprocity While U.S. Drafts Policy SOVIET AGREEABLE TO MODERATE LINE

By Special to The New York Times

USSR reptdly agreeable providing US avoids provocative criticism and acts

None0 words

KATANGA REPORTS LUMUMBA ESCAPE; CONGO IS ALARMED; DEATH IS FEARED Hunt for Ex-Premier Fails -- U.N. Group Questions Report Escape of Lumumba Reported; Ex-Premier's Death Is Feared

By Paul Hofmann Special To the New York Times

Por

None0 words

EUROPEAN CHIEFS UNABLE TO AGREE ON POLITICAL TIES; Heads of 6 States End Talks Without Accord on Unity Program of de Gaulle EUROPEAN CHIEFS UNCLE TO AGREE

By Robert C. Doty Special To the New York Times

PARIS, Feb. 10 -- The heads of government of six European states ended their meeting here tonight with questions as to the degree and kind of political unity they want apparently still unresolved.

None0 words

PRESIDENT SEEKS 59 MORE JUDGES; Joins the Attorney General in Backing Bill to Ease U.S. Court Congestion PRESIDENT SEEKS 59 MORE JUDGES

By Special to The New York Times

Atty Gen Kennedy sends Cong draft bill for 59 new judgeships; bill based on Judicial Conf recommendations; Pres Kennedy urges prompt action, lrs to Vice Pres Johnson and Speaker Rayburn

None0 words

STIKKER IS BACKED FOR CHIEF OF NATO; Most Members of Alliance Support Netherlander as Successor to Spaak STIKKER IS BACKED FOR CHIEF OF NATO

By William J. Jorden Special To the New York Times

Stikker reptd backed by most Allies

None0 words