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   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 on this day in history.  

Nov 27   On this day in history cBS radio cancels "Have Gun Will Travel"  

Nov 27   In the year 1960 dirk J de Geer, Dutch premier (1926-29, 39-40), dies at 89  

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 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) 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) on this day in history.  

Nov 29   On this day in history a freight train crashes into a school bus at Lamont, Alberta causing the deaths of 17 high school students  

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 in the year 1960.  

Dec 01   Ion Vasilescu, composer, dies at 57 on this day in history.  

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

Dec 06   In the year 1960 aL grants Gene Autry a franchise, LA Angels  

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

Dec 08   In the year 1960 expansion LA Angels sign a 4 year lease to use Dodger Stadium  

Dec 09   1st broadcast of "Coronation Street" on British ITV in the year 1960.  

Dec 10   In the year 1960 the birth of Kenneth Branagh, British actor  

Dec 11   Black Sunday on this day in history.  

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   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 on this day in history.  

Dec 16   "Wildcat" opens at Alvin Theater NYC for 172 performances in the year 1960.  

Dec 16   On this day in history 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   General Meeting of UN condemns apartheid on this day in history.  

Dec 19   Fire aboard USS Constellation, under construction at Bkln (50 die) in the year 1960.  

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Jan 02   Raman Lamba, cricketer (Indian opening batsman 1986-87) was born in the year 1960.  

Jan 02   In the year 1960 birth of naoki Urasawa, Japanese manga author  

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 on this day in history.  

Jan 04   Cory Everson, Racine Wisconsin, body builder (6X Ms Olympia) was born in the year 1960.  

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 in the year 1960.  

Jan 05   On this day in history birth of steve Jones, British aviator (Red Bull Air Race World Series)  

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   On this day in history victor Seastrom, entertainer, dies at 80  

Jan 04   Albert Camus, French author (Stranger), dies in an auto accident at 46 in the year 1960.  

Jan 05   On this day in history donald Knight, cricketer (54 runs in 2 Tests for England 1921), dies  

Jan 06   In the year 1960 edith Barstow, choreographer (Frankie Laine Time), dies at 52  

Jan 07   In the year 1960 luis da Costa, composer, dies at 80  

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