Historical Events In 1960

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

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   In the year 1960 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   On this day in history dirk J de Geer, Dutch premier (1926-29, 39-40), dies at 89  

Nov 27   Gordie Howe becomes first NHLer to score 1,000 points in the year 1960.  

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   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   On this day in history 26th Heisman Trophy Award: Joe Bellino, Navy (HB)  

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 in the year 1960.  

Dec 01   On this day in history carol Alt supermodel was born this day  

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   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   On this day in history ivory Coast claims independence from France  

Dec 08   Expansion LA Angels sign a 4 year lease to use Dodger Stadium in the year 1960.  

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

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

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   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 on this day in history.  

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   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   In the year 1960 general Meeting of UN condemns apartheid  

Dec 19   Fire aboard USS Constellation, under construction at Bkln (50 die) on this day in history.  

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

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   On this day in history 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   In the year 1960 birth of april Winchell, American actress  

Jan 05   Steve Jones, British aviator (Red Bull Air Race World Series) was born in the year 1960.  

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

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

Jan 06   Edith Barstow, choreographer (Frankie Laine Time), dies at 52 on this day in history.  

Jan 07   On this day in history luis da Costa, composer, dies at 80  

Jan 09   Elsie J. Oxenham, British children's author (b. 1880) died in the year 1960.