Historical Events In 1960

Nov 24   Wilt Chamberlain pulls down 55 rebounds in a game (NBA record) in the year 1960.   

Nov 25   "Amos 'n' Andy" made its last broadcast on CBS radio in the year 1960.   

Nov 25   On this day in history the first atomic reactor for research &development, Richland Wa   

Nov 26   On this day in history 48th CFL Grey Cup: Ottawa Rough Riders defeats Edmonton Eskimos, 16-6   

Nov 27   On this day in history cBS radio cancels "Have Gun Will Travel"   

Nov 27   Dirk J de Geer, Dutch premier (1926-29, 39-40), dies at 89 in the year 1960.   

Nov 27   Gordie Howe becomes first NHLer to score 1,000 points in the year 1960.   

Nov 27   Trailing 38-7 late in 3rd quarter, Buffalo Bills tie Broncos at 38-38 on this day in history.   

Nov 28   Mauritania declares independence from France in the year 1960.   

Nov 28   In the year 1960 mauritania gains independence from France (National Day)   

Nov 28   Richard N Wright, US author (Native son), dies at 52 in Paris France on this day in history.   

Nov 29   On this day in history 26th Heisman Trophy Award: Joe Bellino, Navy (HB)   

Nov 29   On this day in history a freight train crashes into a school bus at Lamont, Alberta causing the deaths of 17 high school students   

Nov 30   The First International Harvester Scoutt all-terrain vehicle rolled off the assembly line at International Harvester's Fort Wayne plant in the year 1960.   

Dec 01   Carol Alt supermodel was born this day in the year 1960.   

Dec 01   On this day in history ion Vasilescu, composer, dies at 57   

Dec 03   "Camelot" opens at Majestic Theater NYC for 873 performances in the year 1960.   

Dec 03   "Camelot" opens at the Majestic Theater on Broadway in the year 1960.   

Dec 03   Hermann Stephani, composer, dies at 83 on this day in history.   

Dec 06   AL grants Gene Autry a franchise, LA Angels in the year 1960.   

Dec 07   On this day in history ivory Coast claims independence from France   

Dec 08   On this day in history expansion LA Angels sign a 4 year lease to use Dodger Stadium   

Dec 09   1st broadcast of "Coronation Street" on British ITV in the year 1960.   

Dec 10   In the year 1960 the birth of Kenneth Branagh, British actor   

Dec 11   On this day in history black Sunday   

Dec 13   On this day in history italy beats US in Davis cup (1st time in 24 years US not in finals)   

Dec 14   Australia v West Indies 1st Test Cricket at the Gabba ends in a tie on this day in history.   

Dec 14   Gregory Ratoff, actor (Skyscraper Souls), dies of leukemia at 63 on this day in history.   

Dec 15   King Boudouin of Belgium marries dona Fabiola de Mora y Aragon on this day in history.   

Dec 16   "Wildcat" opens at Alvin Theater NYC for 172 performances on this day in history.   

Dec 16   In the year 1960 134 die when a United DC-8 and a TWA Super Constellation collide in the skies over New York City.   

Dec 16   On this day in history anna Luther, silent screen actress (Sinners in Silk), dies at 63   

Dec 18   On this day in history general Meeting of UN condemns apartheid   

Dec 19   Fire aboard USS Constellation, under construction at Bkln (50 die) in the year 1960.   

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Jan 02   On this day in history birth of raman Lamba, cricketer (Indian opening batsman 1986-87)   

Jan 02   Naoki Urasawa, Japanese manga author was born in the year 1960.   

Jan 03   Joan Chen, [Chen Chung], Shanghai China, actress (Last Emperor) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 03   In the year 1960 birth of sandeep Marwah Founder of Film City, Noida, India   

Jan 04   Cory Everson, Racine Wisconsin, body builder (6X Ms Olympia) was born in the year 1960.   

Jan 04   In the year 1960 birth of michael Stipe, US rock vocalist (REM-Losing My Religion, Stand)   

Jan 04   On this day in history birth of april Winchell, American actress   

Jan 05   In the year 1960 birth of steve Jones, British aviator (Red Bull Air Race World Series)   

Jan 01   In the year 1960 death of margaret Sullavan, actress (Back Street), overdose at 48   

Jan 02   In the year 1960 cees [Cornelis J] Laseur, Dutch actor/dir (Hague Comedy), dies at 60   

Jan 03   Victor Seastrom, entertainer, dies at 80 on this day in history.   

Jan 04   Albert Camus, French author (Stranger), dies in an auto accident at 46 on this day in history.   

Jan 05   On this day in history donald Knight, cricketer (54 runs in 2 Tests for England 1921), dies   

Jan 06   Edith Barstow, choreographer (Frankie Laine Time), dies at 52 in the year 1960.   

Jan 07   On this day in history luis da Costa, composer, dies at 80   

Jan 09   Elsie J. Oxenham, British children's author (b. 1880) died in the year 1960.