Page 16: Historical Events In 1960

Nov 24   In the year 1960 wilt Chamberlain pulls down 55 rebounds in a game (NBA record)   

Nov 25   "Amos 'n' Andy" made its last broadcast on CBS radio on this day in history.   

Nov 25   The first atomic reactor for research &development, Richland Wa on this day in history.   

Nov 26   48th CFL Grey Cup: Ottawa Rough Riders defeats Edmonton Eskimos, 16-6 in the year 1960.   

Nov 27   CBS radio cancels "Have Gun Will Travel" in the year 1960.   

Nov 27   In the year 1960 dirk J de Geer, Dutch premier (1926-29, 39-40), dies at 89   

Nov 27   On this day in history gordie Howe becomes first NHLer to score 1,000 points   

Nov 27   Trailing 38-7 late in 3rd quarter, Buffalo Bills tie Broncos at 38-38 on this day in history.   

Nov 28   On this day in history mauritania declares independence from France   

Nov 28   On this day in history mauritania gains independence from France (National Day)   

Nov 28   On this day in history richard N Wright, US author (Native son), dies at 52 in Paris France   

Nov 29   26th Heisman Trophy Award: Joe Bellino, Navy (HB) in the year 1960.   

Nov 29   On this day in history a freight train crashes into a school bus at Lamont, Alberta causing the deaths of 17 high school students   

Nov 30   On this day in history the First International Harvester Scoutt all-terrain vehicle rolled off the assembly line at International Harvester's Fort Wayne plant   

Dec 01   On this day in history carol Alt supermodel was born this day   

Dec 01   In the year 1960 ion Vasilescu, composer, dies at 57   

Dec 03   In the year 1960 "Camelot" opens at Majestic Theater NYC for 873 performances   

Dec 03   On this day in history "Camelot" opens at the Majestic Theater on Broadway   

Dec 03   In the year 1960 hermann Stephani, composer, dies at 83   

Dec 06   In the year 1960 aL grants Gene Autry a franchise, LA Angels   

Dec 07   Ivory Coast claims independence from France in the year 1960.   

Dec 08   In the year 1960 expansion LA Angels sign a 4 year lease to use Dodger Stadium   

Dec 09   On this day in history 1st broadcast of "Coronation Street" on British ITV   

Dec 10   The birth of Kenneth Branagh, British actor in the year 1960.   

Dec 11   In the year 1960 black Sunday   

Dec 13   On this day in history italy beats US in Davis cup (1st time in 24 years US not in finals)   

Dec 14   Australia v West Indies 1st Test Cricket at the Gabba ends in a tie on this day in history.   

Dec 14   On this day in history gregory Ratoff, actor (Skyscraper Souls), dies of leukemia at 63   

Dec 15   On this day in history king Boudouin of Belgium marries dona Fabiola de Mora y Aragon   

Dec 16   "Wildcat" opens at Alvin Theater NYC for 172 performances on this day in history.   

Dec 16   In the year 1960 134 die when a United DC-8 and a TWA Super Constellation collide in the skies over New York City.   

Dec 16   Anna Luther, silent screen actress (Sinners in Silk), dies at 63 in the year 1960.   

Dec 18   On this day in history general Meeting of UN condemns apartheid   

Dec 19   On this day in history fire aboard USS Constellation, under construction at Bkln (50 die)   

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Jan 02   Raman Lamba, cricketer (Indian opening batsman 1986-87) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 02   Naoki Urasawa, Japanese manga author was born in the year 1960.   

Jan 03   In the year 1960 birth of joan Chen, [Chen Chung], Shanghai China, actress (Last Emperor)   

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 on this day in history.   

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 on this day in history.   

Jan 03   Victor Seastrom, entertainer, dies at 80 in the year 1960.   

Jan 04   In the year 1960 albert Camus, French author (Stranger), dies in an auto accident at 46   

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

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

Jan 07   Luis da Costa, composer, dies at 80 in the year 1960.   

Jan 09   Elsie J. Oxenham, British children's author (b. 1880) died on this day in history.