VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > B. Europe, 1945–2000 > 5. Diplomatic Relations and European Pacts > 1961, Jan. 31
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1961, Jan. 31
 
Dirk U. Stikker of the Netherlands succeeded Paul-Henri Spaak as secretary general of NATO.  1
 
April–May
 
Recall of Soviet technicians from Albania and termination of all aid to that country, in response to Albania's support of the Chinese position.  2
 
July 25
 
U.S. president John F. Kennedy spoke on U.S. preparedness in the Berlin crisis (See July 17).  3
 
Aug. 10
 
The British government formally applied for membership in the Common Market after the House of Commons, by a vote of 313–5, approved the move (Aug. 3).  4
 
Oct. 27
 
At the 22nd Congress of the Soviet Communist Party, Khrushchev abused the Albanians and called for the ouster of Prime Minister Hoxha and Interior Minister Shehu (See 1954, July).  5
 
Nov. 7
 
Premier Khrushchev declared his willingness to postpone a settlement of the Berlin issue.  6
 
Dec. 7
 
Agreement between the Common Market members to admit 18 African states as “associates.”  7
 
 
 
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