Deaths on March 16

Václav Talich

Died on March 16, 1961

Václav Talich, Czech violinist and conductor (b. 1883)

Václav Talich (Czech pronunciation: [ˈvaːtslaf ˈtalɪx]; 28 May 1883 – 16 March 1961) was a successful Czech violinist and later a musical pedagogue but is remembered today as one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century, the object of countless reissues of his many recordings.

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8 Jan

Charles de Gaulle
In France a referendum supports Charles de Gaulle's policies in Algeria.
16 Apr

Fidel Castro
In a nationally broadcast speech, Cuban leader Fidel Castro declares that he is a Marxist-Leninist and that Cuba is going to adopt Communism.
1 May

Fidel Castro
The Prime Minister of Cuba, Fidel Castro, proclaims Cuba a socialist nation and abolishes elections.
25 Jul

NATO
In a speech John F. Kennedy emphasizes that any attack on Berlin is an attack on NATO.
10 Aug

Agent Orange
First use in Vietnam War of the Agent Orange by the U.S. Army.

Deaths on March 16

Václav Talich

Died on March 16, 1961

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