What happened on October 14, 1961?

Headlines from October 14, 1961

• ✈️ Civilian Planes Grounded – Civilian planes are grounded for 12 hours today as part of a defense test amid rising tensions during the Cold War.
• ⚖️ Rights Unit Urges Action – A civil rights unit calls on Congress to end racial barriers in unions and urges President Kennedy to address segregation.
• 🎾 Douglas Upsets Gardini – In a thrilling tennis match, Douglas defeats Gardini in five sets, showcasing a remarkable performance.
• 🏌️ Americans Win Matches – The American team takes six links matches against the British, dominating in all but two of the opening program.
• 🏁 Grand Prix Pole Position – Australian driver Brabham secures pole position with a lap time of 2:01 in trials for the Riverside Auto Race.
• 📈 Mixed Stock Market Moves – The stock market shows irregular movements with an average fall of 1.01 points, reflecting mixed investor sentiment.
• 🛩️ U.S. Jets Sold to Tito – The U.S. discloses the sale of 130 old fighter planes to Yugoslavia, with Yugoslav airmen training in Texas.
• 🎶 New Sounds in Music – Bernstein reintroduces 'Choephoes' with fresh sounds, alongside works by Milhaud, Debussy, and Thomson.
• 🏛️ Disability Study Funded – The U.S. funds the first rehabilitation research center at NYU, aiming to enhance national programs for the disabled.
• 📊 Bankers' Meeting Insights – A meeting of bankers in Las Vegas reveals a mix of conformity and discord, highlighting industry challenges.