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 in the year 1960.  

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

Nov 27   On this day in history 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   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   Mauritania declares independence from France on this day in history.  

Nov 28   Mauritania gains independence from France (National Day) in the year 1960.  

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

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 in the year 1960.  

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 on this day in history.  

Dec 01   On this day in history ion Vasilescu, composer, dies at 57  

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

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 on this day in history.  

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

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

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

Dec 10   The birth of Kenneth Branagh, British actor on this day in history.  

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   In the year 1960 australia v West Indies 1st Test Cricket at the Gabba ends in a tie  

Dec 14   Gregory Ratoff, actor (Skyscraper Souls), dies of leukemia at 63 in the year 1960.  

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   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   In the year 1960 fire aboard USS Constellation, under construction at Bkln (50 die)  

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Jan 02   On this day in history 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   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   On this day in history birth of cory Everson, Racine Wisconsin, body builder (6X Ms Olympia)  

Jan 04   On this day in history birth of michael Stipe, US rock vocalist (REM-Losing My Religion, Stand)  

Jan 04   April Winchell, American actress was born on this day in history.  

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   In the year 1960 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   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   Edith Barstow, choreographer (Frankie Laine Time), dies at 52 in the year 1960.  

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 in the year 1960.