Historical Events In 1960

Nov 24   On this day in history wilt Chamberlain pulls down 55 rebounds in a game (NBA record)   

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

Nov 25   On this day in history the first atomic reactor for research &development, Richland Wa   

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" on this day in history.   

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

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

Nov 28   In the year 1960 richard N Wright, US author (Native son), dies at 52 in Paris France   

Nov 29   26th Heisman Trophy Award: Joe Bellino, Navy (HB) on this day in history.   

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   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   Carol Alt supermodel was born this day on this day in history.   

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   "Camelot" opens at the Majestic Theater on Broadway in the year 1960.   

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

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

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

Dec 08   On this day in history expansion LA Angels sign a 4 year lease to use Dodger Stadium   

Dec 09   In the year 1960 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   Italy beats US in Davis cup (1st time in 24 years US not in finals) on this day in history.   

Dec 14   On this day in history australia v West Indies 1st Test Cricket at the Gabba ends in a tie   

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   134 die when a United DC-8 and a TWA Super Constellation collide in the skies over New York City on this day in history.   

Dec 16   Anna Luther, silent screen actress (Sinners in Silk), dies at 63 on this day in history.   

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

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 on this day in history.   

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 in the year 1960.   

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   Steve Jones, British aviator (Red Bull Air Race World Series) was born in the year 1960.   

Jan 01   Margaret Sullavan, actress (Back Street), overdose at 48 died in the year 1960.   

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

Jan 03   In the year 1960 victor Seastrom, entertainer, dies at 80   

Jan 04   Albert Camus, French author (Stranger), dies in an auto accident at 46 on this day in history.   

Jan 05   Donald Knight, cricketer (54 runs in 2 Tests for England 1921), dies on this day in history.   

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