| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 01 1961 | McNamara Orders Creation Of Defense Intelligence Agency |
| August 03 1961 | Canadian Party Starts By Merger |
| August 10 1961 | Agent Orange Was Used In Vietnam |
| August 11 1961 | Dadra And Nagar Merge To Create Territory |
| August 13 1961 | East Germany Closes Border To Stop Escapes |
| August 15 1961 | Schumann Flees E.Germany While Wall Built |
| August 21 1961 | Motown Releases Marvelettes ""Please Mr. Postman"" |
| August 22 1961 | Siekmann Dies Trying To Cross Berlin Wall |
| August 25 1961 | President Of Brazil Resigns After Seven Months |