What important things happened in June 1961?

In June 1961, notable events included the first meeting between U.S. President John F. Kennedy and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev at the Vienna Summit, which marked a critical moment in Cold War diplomacy. Additionally, the Freedom Riders continued their campaign against segregation in the South, facing violent opposition in Alabama. The month also saw the launch of the first U.S. manned space mission, Project Mercury's Mercury-Redstone 3, although it took place in May, discussions around space exploration were prominent during this time.