-- During 1960s
[Utah Coal Mining] An economic setback struck Utah coal in the 1950s and 1960s. It was relieved only when the combination of the Arab oil embargo and the original Clean Air Act in the seventies resulted in coal mine acquisition by energy companies which use coal to generate electricity. (1)
-- Mar 12, 1961
The first non-English-speaking stake of the Church was organized at The Hague in The Netherlands. (2)
Netherlands Stake in The Hague became the first non-English-speaking stake in the Church. (3)
-- Jun 22, 1961 - 6 October 1961
[1st Presidency Changes] David O. McKay J. Reuben Clark, Jr. Henry D. Moyle Hugh B. Brown (Third Counselor) Hugh B. Brown called as Third Counselor (4)
-- Jun 22, 1961
[Quorum of the Twelve] Hugh B. Brown set apart as Third Counselor to President David O. McKay. (5)
-- Jun 26, 1961-5 July
Uniform system for teaching investigators introduced as the Church's standard teaching plan at mission presidents' conference in Salt Lake City. (3)
-- During 1961 June-July
A number of significant developments took place that revamped the missionary program. The first seminar for all mission presidents was held June 26-July 27 in Salt Lake City, at which new programs were outlined. Also, a new teaching plan of six lessons to be used in every mission of the Church was officially presented, as was the "every member a missionary" program. The missions of the world were divided into nine areas, and a General Authority was called to administer each area. (2)
-- Aug 04, 1961
[U.S. Religious History] The Christian Broadcasting Network, founded and run by Pat Robertson, began broadcasting over the radio. (6)
-- Sep 30, 1961
Priesthood Correlation program instituted. (3)
Elder Harold B. Lee, under the direction of the First Presidency, announced that all Church programs were to be correlated through the priesthood to strengthen the family and the individual. (7)
[Harold B. Lee] At the direction of the First Presidency, announces plan for correlating all Church programs. (8)
-- Oct 01, 1961
[U.S. Religious History] The Christian Broadcasting Network, founded and run by Pat Robertson, began broadcasting on TV. (6)
-- Oct 5, 1961
[Quorum of the Twelve] Gordon B. Hinckley ordained. (5)
Footnotes:
1 - Utah Historical Encyclopedia, http://www.media.utah.edu/UHE
2 - Church News: Historical chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
3 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
4 - Wikipedia, First Presidency (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Presidency_(LDS_Church)#Chronology_of_the_First_Presidency
5 - Wikipedia, Chronology of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_the_Quorum_of_the_Twelve_Apostles_(LDS_Church)
6 - Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline, http://am-rel-hist.gu.ma
7 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Chronology of Church History, http://scriptures.lds.org/chchrono/contents
8 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Harold B. Lee, Salt Lake City, Utah
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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