Page 13: 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   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 on this day in history.   

Sep 19   On this day in history chubby Checkers' "Twist" reaches #1   

Sep 20   On this day in history lee Duncan, owner/trainer (Rin Tin Tin), dies of heart attack at 67   

Sep 20   In the year 1960 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   On this day in history mali (without Senegal) gains independence from France (National Day)   

Sep 22   On this day in history 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 on this day in history.   

Sep 24   In the year 1960 launch of the USS Enterprise, the worlds first nuclear powered aircraft carrier   

Sep 24   In the year 1960 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 in the year 1960.   

Sep 25   In the year 1960 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   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) in the year 1960.   

Sep 30   On this day in history harry St John Philby, [sheik Abdullah], British explorer, dies   

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 in the year 1960.   

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) in the year 1960.   

Oct 06   In the year 1960 douglas Spencer, actor (The Thing), dies at 50   

Oct 07   On this day in history "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 on this day in history.   

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   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   In the year 1960 birth of naoki Urasawa, Japanese manga author   

Jan 03   Joan Chen, [Chen Chung], Shanghai China, actress (Last Emperor) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 03   In the year 1960 birth of sandeep Marwah Founder of Film City, Noida, India   

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

Jan 04   Michael Stipe, US rock vocalist (REM-Losing My Religion, Stand) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 04   On this day in history birth of april Winchell, American actress   

Jan 05   In the year 1960 birth of steve Jones, British aviator (Red Bull Air Race World Series)   

Jan 01   On this day in history death of margaret Sullavan, actress (Back Street), overdose at 48   

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

Jan 03   Victor Seastrom, entertainer, dies at 80 on this day in history.   

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   On this day in history edith Barstow, choreographer (Frankie Laine Time), dies at 52   

Jan 07   In the year 1960 luis da Costa, composer, dies at 80   

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