Historical Events In 1960
Tuesday, 18 May 2021
May 10 In the year 1960 john F Kennedy wins primary in West Virginia
May 10 Juri Olescha, writer, dies at 61 in the year 1960.
May 10 On this day in history uS atomic sub USS Triton completes first circumnavigation of globe under water
May 11 French liner "France" launched in the year 1960.
May 11 On this day in history israeli soldiers capture Adolf Eichmann in Buenos Aires
May 11 On this day in history john D Rockefeller Jr, philanthropist, dies at 86
May 12 Cecil Armstrong Gibbs, composer, dies at 70 in the year 1960.
May 12 On this day in history elvis Presley appears on a Frank Sinatra special
May 13 The first launch of Delta satellite launching vehicle; it failed in the year 1960.
May 14 USSR launch first (unmanned) space capsule on this day in history.
May 15 On this day in history sputnik 4 launched into Earth orbit; later recovery failed
May 15 Taxes took 25% of earnings in US on this day in history.
May 16 Big 4 summit in Paris collapses as USSR levels spy charges against US in the year 1960.
May 17 In the year 1960 the first atomic reactor system to be patented, JW Flora, Canoga Park CA
May 18 Eileen Fulton begins playing Lisa on As the World Turns (for > 30 years) on this day in history.
May 19 In the year 1960 alan Freed &eight other DJs accused of taking radio payola
May 19 In the year 1960 belgian parliament requires rest day for self employed
May 19 On this day in history uSAF Major Robert M White takes X-15 to 33,222mph
May 22 On this day in history chile a 9.5 quake was one of the 10 Largest Earthquakes in the World.
May 22 Virtually all coastal towns between 37th & 44th parallels severely damaged by tsunami that strikes Hilo HI at 01 04 AM on this day in history.
May 22 Virtually all coastal towns between 37th & 44th parallels severely damaged by tsunami that strikes Hilo HI at 01:04 AM in the year 1960.
May 23 "Got A Girl" by The Four Preps hits #24 on this day in history.
May 23 Georges Claude, engineer/inventor, dies on this day in history.
May 23 On this day in history israel announced capture of Nazi Adolf Eichmann in Argentina
May 24 1 millionth Dutch telephone installed on this day in history.
May 25 George Crowe's record 11th pinch-hit HR in the year 1960.
May 26 The Soviets are accused by UN Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge of concealing a microphone inside a wood carving of the Great Seal of the United States that was presented to the U S embassy in Moscow on this day in history.
May 27 In the year 1960 edward Brophy, actor (Champ, Dumbo, Great Guy), dies at 65
May 27 In the year 1960 military coup overthrows democratic government of Turkey
May 28 On this day in history "Greenwillow" closes at Alvin Theater NYC after 95 performances
May 29 Everly Brothers "Cathy's Clown" hits #1 in the year 1960.
May 30 Boris Pasternak, Russian poet (Dr Zhivago), dies at 70 on this day in history.
May 31 In the year 1960 willem Elsschot, [Alfons de Ridder], Flemish writer (Kas), dies at 78
Jun 01 On this day in history lester Patrick NHL coach/star, dies at 76
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