Hisdates•ComPage 8: Historical Events In 1960
Sunday, 15 June 2025
May 10 John F Kennedy wins primary in West Virginia on this day in history. 
May 10 In the year 1960 juri Olescha, writer, dies at 61
May 10 US atomic sub USS Triton completes first circumnavigation of globe under water in the year 1960.
May 11 French liner "France" launched in the year 1960.
May 11 Israeli soldiers capture Adolf Eichmann in Buenos Aires in the year 1960.
May 11 On this day in history john D Rockefeller Jr, philanthropist, dies at 86
May 12 On this day in history cecil Armstrong Gibbs, composer, dies at 70
May 12 On this day in history elvis Presley appears on a Frank Sinatra special
May 13 The first launch of Delta satellite launching vehicle; it failed on this day in history.
May 14 USSR launch first (unmanned) space capsule on this day in history.
May 15 Sputnik 4 launched into Earth orbit; later recovery failed on this day in history.
May 15 On this day in history taxes took 25% of earnings in US
May 16 In the year 1960 big 4 summit in Paris collapses as USSR levels spy charges against US
May 17 In the year 1960 the first atomic reactor system to be patented, JW Flora, Canoga Park CA
May 18 Eileen Fulton begins playing Lisa on As the World Turns (for > 30 years) in the year 1960.
May 19 Alan Freed &eight other DJs accused of taking radio payola on this day in history.
May 19 Belgian parliament requires rest day for self employed in the year 1960.
May 19 USAF Major Robert M White takes X-15 to 33,222mph in the year 1960.
May 22 In the year 1960 chile a 9.5 quake was one of the 10 Largest Earthquakes in the World.
May 22 In the year 1960 virtually all coastal towns between 37th & 44th parallels severely damaged by tsunami that strikes Hilo HI at 01 04 AM
May 22 In the year 1960 virtually all coastal towns between 37th & 44th parallels severely damaged by tsunami that strikes Hilo HI at 01:04 AM
May 23 In the year 1960 "Got A Girl" by The Four Preps hits #24
May 23 In the year 1960 georges Claude, engineer/inventor, dies
May 23 In the year 1960 israel announced capture of Nazi Adolf Eichmann in Argentina
May 24 In the year 1960 1 millionth Dutch telephone installed
May 25 In the year 1960 george Crowe's record 11th pinch-hit HR
May 26 The Soviets are accused by UN Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge of concealing a microphone inside a wood carving of the Great Seal of the United States that was presented to the U S embassy in Moscow on this day in history.
May 27 Edward Brophy, actor (Champ, Dumbo, Great Guy), dies at 65 in the year 1960.
May 27 On this day in history military coup overthrows democratic government of Turkey
May 28 On this day in history "Greenwillow" closes at Alvin Theater NYC after 95 performances
May 29 On this day in history everly Brothers "Cathy's Clown" hits #1
May 30 Boris Pasternak, Russian poet (Dr Zhivago), dies at 70 on this day in history.
May 31 Willem Elsschot, [Alfons de Ridder], Flemish writer (Kas), dies at 78 in the year 1960.
Jun 01 Lester Patrick NHL coach/star, dies at 76 on this day in history.
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