Page 16: Historical Events In 1960

Nov 24   Wilt Chamberlain pulls down 55 rebounds in a game (NBA record) on this day in history.   

Nov 25   On this day in history "Amos 'n' Andy" made its last broadcast on CBS radio   

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

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

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 in the year 1960.   

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   Mauritania declares independence from France on this day in history.   

Nov 28   Mauritania gains independence from France (National Day) on this day in history.   

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

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

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 on this day in history.   

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

Dec 11   In the year 1960 black Sunday   

Dec 13   On this day in history italy beats US in Davis cup (1st time in 24 years US not in finals)   

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   On this day in history king Boudouin of Belgium marries dona Fabiola de Mora y Aragon   

Dec 16   In the year 1960 "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   On this day in history fire aboard USS Constellation, under construction at Bkln (50 die)   

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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 on this day in history.   

Jan 03   On this day in history birth of sandeep Marwah Founder of Film City, Noida, India   

Jan 04   In the year 1960 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 on this day in history.   

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

Jan 02   Cees [Cornelis J] Laseur, Dutch actor/dir (Hague Comedy), dies at 60 in the year 1960.   

Jan 03   Victor Seastrom, entertainer, dies at 80 in the year 1960.   

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

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

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