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What happened in December 1961

• December 1, 1961: Netherlands New Guinea raises the new Morning Star flag and changes its name to West Papua, symbolizing its aspiration for independence.
• December 2, 1961: Cuban leader Fidel Castro publicly declares Cuba's alignment with Marxism–Leninism and socialism, marking a significant shift in the country's political ideology.
• December 5, 1961: U.S. President John F. Kennedy expresses support for the Volta Dam project in Ghana, demonstrating America's commitment to infrastructure development in Africa.
• December 9, 1961: Tanganyika gains independence within the Commonwealth, becoming a republic with Julius Nyerere as its first Prime Minister and Queen Elizabeth II as the symbolic head of state.
• December 10, 1961: The Soviet Union severs diplomatic ties with Albania due to ideological differences and Albania's alignment with China.
• December 11, 1961: The United States officially enters the Vietnam War with the arrival of American helicopters and personnel in Saigon, marking the beginning of a prolonged and controversial conflict.
• December 14, 1961: Walt Disney's first live-action musical, Babes in Toyland, fails to impress audiences despite its colorful production, resulting in a box office flop.
• December 15, 1961: An Israeli war crimes tribunal sentences Adolf Eichmann to death for his role in the Holocaust, bringing closure to one of the most notorious Nazi war criminals.
• December 17, 1961: A tragic circus tent fire in Niterói, Brazil, claims the lives of 323 people, leaving a lasting impact on safety regulations and public gatherings.
• December 18, 1961: India initiates military action to annex Portuguese India, including the colonies of Goa, Damao, and Diu, asserting its territorial claims.
• December 19, 1961: After 400 years of Portuguese rule, India successfully annexes Goa, marking a significant milestone in its quest for territorial unification.
• December 21, 1961: Katangan Prime Minister Moise Tshombe acknowledges the Congolese constitution, signaling a potential step towards resolving the political tensions in the region.
• December 23, 1961: Luxembourg's national holiday, the Grand Duke's Official Birthday, is formally set on June 23, establishing a day of celebration and national unity.
• December 30, 1961: Congolese troops successfully capture Albert Kalonji, the leader of South Kasai, although he later manages to escape, adding to the ongoing political instability.
• December 31, 1961: Ireland launches its first national television station, Telefís Éireann (later Raidió Teilifís Éireann), marking a significant milestone in the country's media landscape.