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   On this day in history the first atomic reactor for research &development, Richland Wa  

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

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   Trailing 38-7 late in 3rd quarter, Buffalo Bills tie Broncos at 38-38 in the year 1960.  

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   Richard N Wright, US author (Native son), dies at 52 in Paris France on this day in history.  

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

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   The First International Harvester Scoutt all-terrain vehicle rolled off the assembly line at International Harvester's Fort Wayne plant in the year 1960.  

Dec 01   In the year 1960 carol Alt supermodel was born this day  

Dec 01   Ion Vasilescu, composer, dies at 57 in the year 1960.  

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

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

Dec 03   On this day in history hermann Stephani, composer, dies at 83  

Dec 06   AL grants Gene Autry a franchise, LA Angels in the year 1960.  

Dec 07   On this day in history ivory Coast claims independence from France  

Dec 08   Expansion LA Angels sign a 4 year lease to use Dodger Stadium on this day in history.  

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

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

Dec 11   Black Sunday in the year 1960.  

Dec 13   Italy beats US in Davis cup (1st time in 24 years US not in finals) on this day in history.  

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   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 in the year 1960.  

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

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

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

Dec 19   In the year 1960 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   On this day in history 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   In the year 1960 birth of cory Everson, Racine Wisconsin, body builder (6X Ms Olympia)  

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

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   Margaret Sullavan, actress (Back Street), overdose at 48 died on this day in history.  

Jan 02   Cees [Cornelis J] Laseur, Dutch actor/dir (Hague Comedy), dies at 60 on this day in history.  

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

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