Historical Events In 1960

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

Nov 25   "Amos 'n' Andy" made its last broadcast on CBS radio in the year 1960.  

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

Nov 26   On this day in history 48th CFL Grey Cup: Ottawa Rough Riders defeats Edmonton Eskimos, 16-6  

Nov 27   In the year 1960 cBS radio cancels "Have Gun Will Travel"  

Nov 27   Dirk J de Geer, Dutch premier (1926-29, 39-40), dies at 89 on this day in history.  

Nov 27   In the year 1960 gordie Howe becomes first NHLer to score 1,000 points  

Nov 27   In the year 1960 trailing 38-7 late in 3rd quarter, Buffalo Bills tie Broncos at 38-38  

Nov 28   In the year 1960 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   A freight train crashes into a school bus at Lamont, Alberta causing the deaths of 17 high school students on this day in history.  

Nov 30   In the year 1960 the First International Harvester Scoutt all-terrain vehicle rolled off the assembly line at International Harvester's Fort Wayne plant  

Dec 01   Carol Alt supermodel was born this day in the year 1960.  

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

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

Dec 03   In the year 1960 "Camelot" opens at the Majestic Theater on Broadway  

Dec 03   Hermann Stephani, composer, dies at 83 on this day in history.  

Dec 06   AL grants Gene Autry a franchise, LA Angels on this day in history.  

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   1st broadcast of "Coronation Street" on British ITV on this day in history.  

Dec 10   On this day in history the birth of Kenneth Branagh, British actor  

Dec 11   Black Sunday in the year 1960.  

Dec 13   In the year 1960 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 in the year 1960.  

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

Dec 15   King Boudouin of Belgium marries dona Fabiola de Mora y Aragon in the year 1960.  

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

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   In the year 1960 anna Luther, silent screen actress (Sinners in Silk), dies at 63  

Dec 18   General Meeting of UN condemns apartheid in the year 1960.  

Dec 19   Fire aboard USS Constellation, under construction at Bkln (50 die) on this day in history.  

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Jan 02   In the year 1960 birth of raman Lamba, cricketer (Indian opening batsman 1986-87)  

Jan 02   Naoki Urasawa, Japanese manga author was born on this day in history.  

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 in the year 1960.  

Jan 04   Cory Everson, Racine Wisconsin, body builder (6X Ms Olympia) was born in the year 1960.  

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   In the year 1960 victor Seastrom, entertainer, dies at 80  

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

Jan 05   On this day in history donald Knight, cricketer (54 runs in 2 Tests for England 1921), dies  

Jan 06   Edith Barstow, choreographer (Frankie Laine Time), dies at 52 on this day in history.  

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

Jan 09   On this day in history death of elsie J. Oxenham, British children's author (b. 1880)