| Also in 1961... | |
 |
The IBM Selectric "golf ball" typewriter is
introduced. |
|
The first miniskirt is
presented by Marc Bohan at Dior and Andre
Courrèges. |
|
Ray Kroc buys the rights from the McDonald brothers and
begins building McDonald's into a worldwide chain of hamburger
stands. |
|
Audrey Hepburn defines a new notion of cool in Breakfast
at Tiffany's. |
|
Greenwich Village performances by folk singer Bob Dylan cause
a stir, and his first album is released. |
|
Gloves and hats become important accessories for women,
following the lead of fashionable First Lady Jacqueline
Kennedy. |
 |
Ned Jarrett wins the Winston Cup Championship. |
Ad from National Geographic Magazine, 07/1961
