1960s Timeline

Dec. 27, 1961 - The new Toots Shor’s, which the restaurateur calls “the joint,” opened today at 33 West 52nd Street. At 3 p.m., Mr. Shor...

Nov. 28, 1961 - Gene Autry, 52 years old, the Western actor and co-owner of the Los Angeles Angels, has pleaded guilty to a drunken...