Historical Events In 1960

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

Nov 25   "Amos 'n' Andy" made its last broadcast on CBS radio on this day in history.   

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   In the year 1960 cBS radio cancels "Have Gun Will Travel"   

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   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 in the year 1960.   

Nov 28   On this day in history mauritania gains independence from France (National Day)   

Nov 28   Richard N Wright, US author (Native son), dies at 52 in Paris France in the year 1960.   

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 on this day in history.   

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 on this day in history.   

Dec 01   Ion Vasilescu, composer, dies at 57 on this day in history.   

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

Dec 06   On this day in history aL grants Gene Autry a franchise, LA Angels   

Dec 07   Ivory Coast claims independence from France in the year 1960.   

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 on this day in history.   

Dec 11   Black Sunday on this day in history.   

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

Dec 14   Australia v West Indies 1st Test Cricket at the Gabba ends in a tie in the year 1960.   

Dec 14   On this day in history gregory Ratoff, actor (Skyscraper Souls), dies of leukemia at 63   

Dec 15   King Boudouin of Belgium marries dona Fabiola de Mora y Aragon in the year 1960.   

Dec 16   "Wildcat" opens at Alvin Theater NYC for 172 performances on this day in history.   

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   General Meeting of UN condemns apartheid on this day in history.   

Dec 19   In the year 1960 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   Sandeep Marwah Founder of Film City, Noida, India was born on this day in history.   

Jan 04   On this day in history birth of cory Everson, Racine Wisconsin, body builder (6X Ms Olympia)   

Jan 04   Michael Stipe, US rock vocalist (REM-Losing My Religion, Stand) was born on this day in history.   

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

Jan 05   On this day in history birth of steve Jones, British aviator (Red Bull Air Race World Series)   

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

Jan 02   In the year 1960 cees [Cornelis J] Laseur, Dutch actor/dir (Hague Comedy), dies at 60   

Jan 03   On this day in history victor Seastrom, entertainer, dies at 80   

Jan 04   On this day in history albert Camus, French author (Stranger), dies in an auto accident at 46   

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

Jan 06   On this day in history edith Barstow, choreographer (Frankie Laine Time), dies at 52   

Jan 07   Luis da Costa, composer, dies at 80 in the year 1960.   

Jan 09   In the year 1960 death of elsie J. Oxenham, British children's author (b. 1880)