What happened on October 6, 1961?

Headlines from October 6, 1961

• 🌍 U.N. Head Accepted – Burmese U.N. head deemed acceptable by U.S. with conditions; Soviet rejection anticipated amid Cold War tensions.
• 🎭 Ballet 'Etudes' Premieres – The ballet 'Etudes' showcases stunning choreography, featuring prominent dancers and a captivating program.
• 📉 Credit Squeeze Eased – Britain reduces Bank of England rate by half a point, signaling a shift in economic policy amid austerity measures.
• 📚 New Studies Plan Proposed – Economists suggest reforms in high school business and finance courses, with funding from the Ford Foundation.
• 🏛️ Rights Unit Housing Ban – A civil rights unit urges a sweeping executive order to ban housing discrimination, including private lenders.
• 📈 Stocks Advance Today – Stock market sees gains with 696 issues up, as railroad shares rise for the seventh consecutive session.
• 🏆 Drivers Ready for Race – Top drivers arrive at Watkins Glen for the Grand Prix, with new vehicles prepared for the upcoming competition.
• 💼 Gold Supply Drops – U.S. gold supply decreases by $101 million, marking the heaviest loss since August, according to the Reserve Bank.
• 🏛️ Ribicoff Critiques Education – Senator Ribicoff criticizes university leaders for indifference to education, emphasizing the need for support.
• 📅 Protestant Unit Dinner – A Protestant unit plans a fundraising dinner to combat delinquency, aiming to raise $100,000 for community efforts.