Page 16: Historical Events In 1960

Nov 24   Wilt Chamberlain pulls down 55 rebounds in a game (NBA record) in the year 1960.   

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

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 in the year 1960.   

Nov 27   CBS radio cancels "Have Gun Will Travel" on this day in history.   

Nov 27   On this day in history 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   On this day in history trailing 38-7 late in 3rd quarter, Buffalo Bills tie Broncos at 38-38   

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   In the year 1960 26th Heisman Trophy Award: Joe Bellino, Navy (HB)   

Nov 29   In the year 1960 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 on this day in history.   

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   On this day in history "Camelot" opens at the Majestic Theater on Broadway   

Dec 03   Hermann Stephani, composer, dies at 83 in the year 1960.   

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   In the year 1960 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 on this day in history.   

Dec 11   Black Sunday on this day in history.   

Dec 13   In the year 1960 italy beats US in Davis cup (1st time in 24 years US not in finals)   

Dec 14   On this day in history 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 on this day in history.   

Dec 15   In the year 1960 king Boudouin of Belgium marries dona Fabiola de Mora y Aragon   

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

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   In the year 1960 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   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   Joan Chen, [Chen Chung], Shanghai China, actress (Last Emperor) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 03   In the year 1960 birth of sandeep Marwah Founder of Film City, Noida, India   

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 on this day in history.   

Jan 05   In the year 1960 birth of steve Jones, British aviator (Red Bull Air Race World Series)   

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   Victor Seastrom, entertainer, dies at 80 on this day in history.   

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

Jan 05   Donald Knight, cricketer (54 runs in 2 Tests for England 1921), dies in the year 1960.   

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)