Deaths on September 10

Leo Carrillo

Died on September 10, 1961

Leo Carrillo, American actor and singer (b. 1880)

Leopoldo Antonio Carrillo (Spanish pronunciation: [ka'riʎo]; August 6, 1880 – September 10, 1961), known professionally as Leo Carrillo, was an American actor, vaudevillian, political cartoonist, and conservationist.

He was best known for playing Pancho in the popular television series The Cisco Kid (1950–1956) and in several films.

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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 September 10

Leo Carrillo

Died on September 10, 1961

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