Page 16: Historical Events In 1960

Nov 24   On this day in history 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   On this day in history 48th CFL Grey Cup: Ottawa Rough Riders defeats Edmonton Eskimos, 16-6   

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

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

Nov 27   Gordie Howe becomes first NHLer to score 1,000 points on this day in history.   

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   Mauritania gains independence from France (National Day) in the year 1960.   

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

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   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   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 on this day in history.   

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

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

Dec 06   On this day in history aL grants Gene Autry a franchise, LA Angels   

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   In the year 1960 1st broadcast of "Coronation Street" on British ITV   

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

Dec 11   In the year 1960 black Sunday   

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 on this day in history.   

Dec 14   In the year 1960 gregory Ratoff, actor (Skyscraper Souls), dies of leukemia at 63   

Dec 15   King Boudouin of Belgium marries dona Fabiola de Mora y Aragon on this day in history.   

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   On this day in history 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   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   On this day in history birth of naoki Urasawa, Japanese manga author   

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 in the year 1960.   

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

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

Jan 09   In the year 1960 death of elsie J. Oxenham, British children's author (b. 1880)