Historical Events In 1960
Wednesday, 21 April 2021
Sep 13 In the year 1960 payola where radio stations would play selected songs in exchange for gifts and/or cash is banned by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Sep 17 Jose Sancho Marraco, composer, dies at 81 in the year 1960.
Sep 18 A J Evans, cricketer (only England Test v Aus 1921), dies on this day in history.
Sep 19 Chubby Checkers' "Twist" reaches #1 on this day in history.
Sep 20 On this day in history lee Duncan, owner/trainer (Rin Tin Tin), dies of heart attack at 67
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 in the year 1960.
Sep 22 Mali (without Senegal) gains independence from France (National Day) in the year 1960.
Sep 22 In the year 1960 melanie Klein, Austria/British psycho analyst, dies at 78
Sep 23 Kathlyn Williams, actress (Single Man), dies of heart attack at 72 on this day in history.
Sep 24 Internationl Development Assn (UN agency) comes into existence in the year 1960.
Sep 24 Launch of the USS Enterprise, the worlds first nuclear powered aircraft carrier in the year 1960.
Sep 24 On this day in history matyas Seiber, composer, dies at 55
Sep 24 The first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, launches (USS Enterprise) on this day in history.
Sep 24 In the year 1960 the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the U.S.S. Enterprise, is launched.
Sep 25 On this day in history emily Post, etiquette expert, dies at 86
Sep 26 First of 4 TV debates Nixon & Kennedy took place (Chicago) on this day in history.
Sep 26 On this day in history longest speech in UN history (4 hrs, 29 mins, by Fidel Castro)
Sep 26 William Ling, cricketer (S African batsman in 6 Tests 1921-23), dies on this day in history.
Sep 27 Sylvia Pankhurst, English feminist/daughter of Emmeline, dies at 78 in the year 1960.
Sep 30 On this day in history 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 Howdy Doody's last show Clarabelle finally talks "Goodbye Kids" in the year 1960.
Oct 01 On this day in history nigeria gains independence from Britain (National Day)
Oct 02 On this day in history jaroslav Doubrava, composer, dies at 51
Oct 04 Courier 1B Launched; 1st active repeater satellite in orbit on this day in history.
Oct 05 Eastern AL Electra turbo-prop crashed in Boston Harbor (61 die) in the year 1960.
Oct 06 Douglas Spencer, actor (The Thing), dies at 50 in the year 1960.
Oct 07 In the year 1960 "Route 66" premieres
Oct 09 Howard Glenn NY Titan, dies of injuries sustain in this day's game in the year 1960.
Oct 09 In the year 1960 howard Glenn, NY Titan, dies of injuries sustain in this day's game
Oct 10 Ron Stewart of Ottawa rushes for CFL-record 287 yards in the year 1960.
Oct 11 Hurricane ravages East-Pakistan (6,000 die) on this day in history.
Oct 11 Richard Cromwell, actor (Jezebel, Riot Squad), dies of cancer at 50 on this day in history.
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