Page 13: Historical Events In 1960
Saturday, 12 July 2025
Sep 13 On this day in history 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 In the year 1960 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) on this day in history.
Sep 22 On this day in history mali (formerly French Sudan) declares independence from France
Sep 22 Mali (without Senegal) gains independence from France (National Day) on this day in history.
Sep 22 Melanie Klein, Austria/British psycho analyst, dies at 78 in the year 1960.
Sep 23 In the year 1960 kathlyn Williams, actress (Single Man), dies of heart attack at 72
Sep 24 In the year 1960 internationl Development Assn (UN agency) comes into existence
Sep 24 On this day in history launch of the USS Enterprise, the worlds first nuclear powered aircraft carrier
Sep 24 Matyas Seiber, composer, dies at 55 on this day in history.
Sep 24 In the year 1960 the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, launches (USS Enterprise)
Sep 24 The world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the U.S.S. Enterprise, is launched on this day in history.
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) in the year 1960.
Sep 26 Longest speech in UN history (4 hrs, 29 mins, by Fidel Castro) in the year 1960.
Sep 26 William Ling, cricketer (S African batsman in 6 Tests 1921-23), dies in the year 1960.
Sep 27 On this day in history sylvia Pankhurst, English feminist/daughter of Emmeline, dies at 78
Sep 30 In the year 1960 flintstones premiers (1st prime time animation show)
Sep 30 Harry St John Philby, [sheik Abdullah], British explorer, dies in the year 1960.
Sep 30 In the year 1960 on Howdy Doody's last show Clarabelle finally talks "Goodbye Kids"
Oct 01 Nigeria gains independence from Britain (National Day) on this day in history.
Oct 02 Jaroslav Doubrava, composer, dies at 51 on this day in history.
Oct 04 In the year 1960 courier 1B Launched; 1st active repeater satellite in orbit
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 In the year 1960 "Route 66" premieres
Oct 09 In the year 1960 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 in the year 1960.
Oct 10 In the year 1960 ron Stewart of Ottawa rushes for CFL-record 287 yards
Oct 11 On this day in history hurricane ravages East-Pakistan (6,000 die)
Oct 11 In the year 1960 richard Cromwell, actor (Jezebel, Riot Squad), dies of cancer at 50
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