Deaths on October 19

Şemsettin Günaltay

Died on October 19, 1961

Şemsettin Günaltay, Turkish historian and politician, 9th Prime Minister of Turkey (b. 1883)

Mehmet Şemsettin Günaltay (Turkish pronunciation: [ʃemseˈtin ɟynaɫˈtaj]; 17 July 1883 – 19 October 1961) was a Turkish historian, politician, and Prime Minister of Turkey from 1949 to 1950.

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Events on 1961

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 October 19

Şemsettin Günaltay

Died on October 19, 1961

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