Timeline July 1961

Events in July 1961 6

• 1875 – 1961 Robert Frost American poet Frost wrote poetry about rural life and human decision-making, becoming one of Americas most celebrated poets.
• 1886 – 1961 Ty Cobb (1886-1961) Died 17 July 1961, aged 74 American baseball player widely regarded as one of the greatest hitters in the sport's history, spending most of his career with the Detroit Tigers. He held the career batting average record and was among the first inductees into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
• 1899 – 1961 Ernest Hemingway American novelist Hemingway developed a spare writing style focusing on courage, loss, and human endurance.
• 1961 Roy Orbison releases Crying Ballad One of his most famous ballads.
• 1961 Wimbledon 1961 Men: Rod Laver · Women: Angela Mortimer
• 1961 – 1997 Diana, Princess of Wales The People’s Princess Global icon known for her humanitarian work and royal fame.