Historical Events In 1960
Tuesday, 09 August 2022
Sep 13 Payola where radio stations would play selected songs in exchange for gifts and/or cash is banned by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on this day in history.
Sep 17 In the year 1960 jose Sancho Marraco, composer, dies at 81
Sep 18 On this day in history a J Evans, cricketer (only England Test v Aus 1921), dies
Sep 19 On this day in history chubby Checkers' "Twist" reaches #1
Sep 20 Lee Duncan, owner/trainer (Rin Tin Tin), dies of heart attack at 67 on this day in history.
Sep 20 UN General Assembly admit 13 African countries and Cyprus (96 nations) in the year 1960.
Sep 22 Mali (formerly French Sudan) declares independence from France on this day in history.
Sep 22 On this day in history mali (without Senegal) gains independence from France (National Day)
Sep 22 Melanie Klein, Austria/British psycho analyst, dies at 78 in the year 1960.
Sep 23 Kathlyn Williams, actress (Single Man), dies of heart attack at 72 in the year 1960.
Sep 24 Internationl Development Assn (UN agency) comes into existence on this day in history.
Sep 24 In the year 1960 launch of the USS Enterprise, the worlds first nuclear powered aircraft carrier
Sep 24 On this day in history matyas Seiber, composer, dies at 55
Sep 24 In the year 1960 the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, launches (USS Enterprise)
Sep 24 In the year 1960 the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the U.S.S. Enterprise, is launched.
Sep 25 Emily Post, etiquette expert, dies at 86 on this day in history.
Sep 26 In the year 1960 first of 4 TV debates Nixon & Kennedy took place (Chicago)
Sep 26 Longest speech in UN history (4 hrs, 29 mins, by Fidel Castro) on this day in history.
Sep 26 On this day in history william Ling, cricketer (S African batsman in 6 Tests 1921-23), dies
Sep 27 Sylvia Pankhurst, English feminist/daughter of Emmeline, dies at 78 in the year 1960.
Sep 30 In the year 1960 flintstones premiers (1st prime time animation show)
Sep 30 On this day in history harry St John Philby, [sheik Abdullah], British explorer, dies
Sep 30 On this day in history on Howdy Doody's last show Clarabelle finally talks "Goodbye Kids"
Oct 01 Nigeria gains independence from Britain (National Day) in the year 1960.
Oct 02 Jaroslav Doubrava, composer, dies at 51 in the year 1960.
Oct 04 Courier 1B Launched; 1st active repeater satellite in orbit in the year 1960.
Oct 05 Eastern AL Electra turbo-prop crashed in Boston Harbor (61 die) on this day in history.
Oct 06 In the year 1960 douglas Spencer, actor (The Thing), dies at 50
Oct 07 "Route 66" premieres in the year 1960.
Oct 09 On this day in history howard Glenn NY Titan, dies of injuries sustain in this day's game
Oct 09 Howard Glenn, NY Titan, dies of injuries sustain in this day's game on this day in history.
Oct 10 Ron Stewart of Ottawa rushes for CFL-record 287 yards on this day in history.
Oct 11 On this day in history hurricane ravages East-Pakistan (6,000 die)
Oct 11 Richard Cromwell, actor (Jezebel, Riot Squad), dies of cancer at 50 on this day in history.
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