Saturday, July 19, 2025

Search

Democrats Trying to Match Streak Last Reached in 1961

By Vince Conti

In 1961 the Berlin Wall went up. Some 1,400 Cuban refugees launched the ill-fated Bay of Pigs invasion. The Beatles debuted in a venue in Liverpool. The Pulitzer Prize was awarded to “To Kill a Mockingbird.”

1961 was also the last time one party won three straight times in the race for the governor’s office in New Jersey. In November 1961, Richard Joseph Hughes won the first of his two terms as governor, following the two terms of Robert Baumie Meyner who served from 1954 to 1962.

Something on your mind? Spout about it!

Spout submissions are anonymous!

600 characters remaining

Check out the new Spout Off!

Most Read

Print Editions

Recommended Articles