Historical Events In 1960
Friday, 29 September 2023
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 On this day in history jose Sancho Marraco, composer, dies at 81
Sep 18 A J Evans, cricketer (only England Test v Aus 1921), dies in the year 1960.
Sep 19 On this day in history chubby Checkers' "Twist" reaches #1
Sep 20 In the year 1960 lee Duncan, owner/trainer (Rin Tin Tin), dies of heart attack at 67
Sep 20 On this day in history uN General Assembly admit 13 African countries and Cyprus (96 nations)
Sep 22 On this day in history mali (formerly French Sudan) declares independence from France
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 on this day in history.
Sep 23 In the year 1960 kathlyn Williams, actress (Single Man), dies of heart attack at 72
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 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 On this day in history first of 4 TV debates Nixon & Kennedy took place (Chicago)
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 in the year 1960.
Sep 27 In the year 1960 sylvia Pankhurst, English feminist/daughter of Emmeline, dies at 78
Sep 30 Flintstones premiers (1st prime time animation show) on this day in history.
Sep 30 Harry St John Philby, [sheik Abdullah], British explorer, dies on this day in history.
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 On this day in history jaroslav Doubrava, composer, dies at 51
Oct 04 On this day in history courier 1B Launched; 1st active repeater satellite in orbit
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 on this day in history.
Oct 07 On this day in history "Route 66" premieres
Oct 09 Howard Glenn NY Titan, dies of injuries sustain in this day's game 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 10 In the year 1960 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 Richard Cromwell, actor (Jezebel, Riot Squad), dies of cancer at 50 on this day in history.
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