Hisdates•ComHistorical Events In 1960
Thursday, 15 April 2021
May 10 John F Kennedy wins primary in West Virginia on this day in history. 
May 10 Juri Olescha, writer, dies at 61 in the year 1960.
May 10 On this day in history uS atomic sub USS Triton completes first circumnavigation of globe under water
May 11 On this day in history french liner "France" launched
May 11 In the year 1960 israeli soldiers capture Adolf Eichmann in Buenos Aires
May 11 John D Rockefeller Jr, philanthropist, dies at 86 in the year 1960.
May 12 In the year 1960 cecil Armstrong Gibbs, composer, dies at 70
May 12 Elvis Presley appears on a Frank Sinatra special in the year 1960.
May 13 The first launch of Delta satellite launching vehicle; it failed in the year 1960.
May 14 USSR launch first (unmanned) space capsule on this day in history.
May 15 On this day in history sputnik 4 launched into Earth orbit; later recovery failed
May 15 Taxes took 25% of earnings in US in the year 1960.
May 16 Big 4 summit in Paris collapses as USSR levels spy charges against US in the year 1960.
May 17 The first atomic reactor system to be patented, JW Flora, Canoga Park CA on this day in history.
May 18 Eileen Fulton begins playing Lisa on As the World Turns (for > 30 years) on this day in history.
May 19 Alan Freed &eight other DJs accused of taking radio payola on this day in history.
May 19 In the year 1960 belgian parliament requires rest day for self employed
May 19 On this day in history uSAF Major Robert M White takes X-15 to 33,222mph
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 On this day in history virtually all coastal towns between 37th & 44th parallels severely damaged by tsunami that strikes Hilo HI at 01:04 AM
May 23 "Got A Girl" by The Four Preps hits #24 in the year 1960.
May 23 Georges Claude, engineer/inventor, dies on this day in history.
May 23 Israel announced capture of Nazi Adolf Eichmann in Argentina on this day in history.
May 24 1 millionth Dutch telephone installed in the year 1960.
May 25 On this day in history george Crowe's record 11th pinch-hit HR
May 26 In the year 1960 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
May 27 In the year 1960 edward Brophy, actor (Champ, Dumbo, Great Guy), dies at 65
May 27 On this day in history military coup overthrows democratic government of Turkey
May 28 In the year 1960 "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 in the year 1960.
May 31 In the year 1960 willem Elsschot, [Alfons de Ridder], Flemish writer (Kas), dies at 78
Jun 01 On this day in history lester Patrick NHL coach/star, dies at 76
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