Historical Events In 1960

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 on this day in history.  

Sep 18   A J Evans, cricketer (only England Test v Aus 1921), dies on this day in history.  

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 in the year 1960.  

Sep 20   On this day in history uN General Assembly admit 13 African countries and Cyprus (96 nations)  

Sep 22   In the year 1960 mali (formerly French Sudan) declares independence from France  

Sep 22   In the year 1960 mali (without Senegal) gains independence from France (National Day)  

Sep 22   Melanie Klein, Austria/British psycho analyst, dies at 78 on this day in history.  

Sep 23   Kathlyn Williams, actress (Single Man), dies of heart attack at 72 in the year 1960.  

Sep 24   On this day in history internationl Development Assn (UN agency) comes into existence  

Sep 24   Launch of the USS Enterprise, the worlds first nuclear powered aircraft carrier in the year 1960.  

Sep 24   In the year 1960 matyas Seiber, composer, dies at 55  

Sep 24   On this day in history the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, launches (USS Enterprise)  

Sep 24   On this day in history 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   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   In the year 1960 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   Flintstones premiers (1st prime time animation show) on this day in history.  

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   On this day in history eastern AL Electra turbo-prop crashed in Boston Harbor (61 die)  

Oct 06   On this day in history douglas Spencer, actor (The Thing), dies at 50  

Oct 07   "Route 66" premieres in the year 1960.  

Oct 09   In the year 1960 howard Glenn NY Titan, dies of injuries sustain in this day's game  

Oct 09   In the year 1960 howard Glenn, NY Titan, dies of injuries sustain in this day's game  

Oct 10   On this day in history ron Stewart of Ottawa rushes for CFL-record 287 yards  

Oct 11   In the year 1960 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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Jan 02   On this day in history birth of raman Lamba, cricketer (Indian opening batsman 1986-87)  

Jan 02   On this day in history birth of naoki Urasawa, Japanese manga author  

Jan 03   Joan Chen, [Chen Chung], Shanghai China, actress (Last Emperor) was born in the year 1960.  

Jan 03   Sandeep Marwah Founder of Film City, Noida, India was born on this day in history.  

Jan 04   Cory Everson, Racine Wisconsin, body builder (6X Ms Olympia) was born on this day in history.  

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

Jan 04   In the year 1960 birth of april Winchell, American actress  

Jan 05   Steve Jones, British aviator (Red Bull Air Race World Series) was born in the year 1960.  

Jan 01   Margaret Sullavan, actress (Back Street), overdose at 48 died in the year 1960.  

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

Jan 03   On this day in history victor Seastrom, entertainer, dies at 80  

Jan 04   On this day in history albert Camus, French author (Stranger), dies in an auto accident at 46  

Jan 05   In the year 1960 donald Knight, cricketer (54 runs in 2 Tests for England 1921), dies  

Jan 06   In the year 1960 edith Barstow, choreographer (Frankie Laine Time), dies at 52  

Jan 07   Luis da Costa, composer, dies at 80 on this day in history.  

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