Today in History for 9th December 1961

Historical Events

Events 1 - 5 of 5

- "From the Second City" closes at Royale Theater NYC after 87 perfs
- "Let It Ride" closes at Eugene O'Neill Theater NYC after 68 perfs
- SS Col Adolf Eichmann found guilty of war crimes in Israel
- Tanganyika gains independence from Britain takes name Tanzania
- Wilt Chamberlain of NBA Phila Warriors scores 67 points vs NY

Famous Birthdays

Birthdays 1 - 4 of 4

- Christiane Jolissaint, Switzerland, tennis star
- David Anthony Higgins, American actor
- Ian Andrew Wright, Hamilton NZ, rower (Olympics-96)
- Joe Lando, LA California, actor (Byron Sully-Dr Quinn)

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