Timeline Wednesday 18 October 1961

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Wednesday 18 October 1961

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Events on Wednesday 18 October 1961 1

1961 West Side Story premieres Film adaptation of the Broadway musical opens The film adaptation of West Side Story, transposing Romeo and Juliet to rival street gangs in New York City, opened in theaters to widespread acclaim. It went on to win ten Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

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