Historical Events In 1960

Nov 24   In the year 1960 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   In the year 1960 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" in the year 1960.  

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 in the year 1960.  

Nov 27   On this day in history 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   On this day in history mauritania gains independence from France (National Day)  

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   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   The First International Harvester Scoutt all-terrain vehicle rolled off the assembly line at International Harvester's Fort Wayne plant on this day in history.  

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   "Camelot" opens at Majestic Theater NYC for 873 performances on this day in history.  

Dec 03   "Camelot" opens at the Majestic Theater on Broadway on this day in history.  

Dec 03   On this day in history 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   1st broadcast of "Coronation Street" on British ITV in the year 1960.  

Dec 10   The birth of Kenneth Branagh, British actor in the year 1960.  

Dec 11   On this day in history 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   In the year 1960 gregory Ratoff, actor (Skyscraper Souls), dies of leukemia at 63  

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

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Jan 02   In the year 1960 birth of raman Lamba, cricketer (Indian opening batsman 1986-87)  

Jan 02   On this day in history birth of naoki Urasawa, Japanese manga author  

Jan 03   On this day in history birth of joan Chen, [Chen Chung], Shanghai China, actress (Last Emperor)  

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 on this day in history.  

Jan 04   In the year 1960 birth of michael Stipe, US rock vocalist (REM-Losing My Religion, Stand)  

Jan 04   In the year 1960 birth of april Winchell, American actress  

Jan 05   Steve Jones, British aviator (Red Bull Air Race World Series) was born on this day in history.  

Jan 01   In the year 1960 death of margaret Sullavan, actress (Back Street), overdose at 48  

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 on this day in history.  

Jan 05   In the year 1960 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   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.