Page 13: Historical Events In 1960

Sep 13   In the year 1960 payola where radio stations would play selected songs in exchange for gifts and/or cash is banned by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC)   

Sep 17   On this day in history jose Sancho Marraco, composer, dies at 81   

Sep 18   On this day in history a J Evans, cricketer (only England Test v Aus 1921), dies   

Sep 19   Chubby Checkers' "Twist" reaches #1 on this day in history.   

Sep 20   Lee Duncan, owner/trainer (Rin Tin Tin), dies of heart attack at 67 in the year 1960.   

Sep 20   UN General Assembly admit 13 African countries and Cyprus (96 nations) on this day in history.   

Sep 22   In the year 1960 mali (formerly French Sudan) declares independence from France   

Sep 22   On this day in history mali (without Senegal) gains independence from France (National Day)   

Sep 22   Melanie Klein, Austria/British psycho analyst, dies at 78 in the year 1960.   

Sep 23   Kathlyn Williams, actress (Single Man), dies of heart attack at 72 on this day in history.   

Sep 24   In the year 1960 internationl Development Assn (UN agency) comes into existence   

Sep 24   On this day in history launch of the USS Enterprise, the worlds first nuclear powered aircraft carrier   

Sep 24   On this day in history matyas Seiber, composer, dies at 55   

Sep 24   In the year 1960 the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, launches (USS Enterprise)   

Sep 24   The world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the U.S.S. Enterprise, is launched in the year 1960.   

Sep 25   Emily Post, etiquette expert, dies at 86 on this day in history.   

Sep 26   In the year 1960 first of 4 TV debates Nixon & Kennedy took place (Chicago)   

Sep 26   On this day in history longest speech in UN history (4 hrs, 29 mins, by Fidel Castro)   

Sep 26   On this day in history william Ling, cricketer (S African batsman in 6 Tests 1921-23), dies   

Sep 27   Sylvia Pankhurst, English feminist/daughter of Emmeline, dies at 78 in the year 1960.   

Sep 30   In the year 1960 flintstones premiers (1st prime time animation show)   

Sep 30   Harry St John Philby, [sheik Abdullah], British explorer, dies in the year 1960.   

Sep 30   On this day in history on Howdy Doody's last show Clarabelle finally talks "Goodbye Kids"   

Oct 01   In the year 1960 nigeria gains independence from Britain (National Day)   

Oct 02   Jaroslav Doubrava, composer, dies at 51 on this day in history.   

Oct 04   Courier 1B Launched; 1st active repeater satellite in orbit in the year 1960.   

Oct 05   Eastern AL Electra turbo-prop crashed in Boston Harbor (61 die) on this day in history.   

Oct 06   Douglas Spencer, actor (The Thing), dies at 50 on this day in history.   

Oct 07   "Route 66" premieres on this day in history.   

Oct 09   Howard Glenn NY Titan, dies of injuries sustain in this day's game on this day in history.   

Oct 09   Howard Glenn, NY Titan, dies of injuries sustain in this day's game in the year 1960.   

Oct 10   Ron Stewart of Ottawa rushes for CFL-record 287 yards on this day in history.   

Oct 11   Hurricane ravages East-Pakistan (6,000 die) on this day in history.   

Oct 11   Richard Cromwell, actor (Jezebel, Riot Squad), dies of cancer at 50 on this day in history.   

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

Jan 02   Naoki Urasawa, Japanese manga author was born in the year 1960.   

Jan 03   Joan Chen, [Chen Chung], Shanghai China, actress (Last Emperor) was born in the year 1960.   

Jan 03   Sandeep Marwah Founder of Film City, Noida, India was born in the year 1960.   

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 in the year 1960.   

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   On this day in history 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   Victor Seastrom, entertainer, dies at 80 in the year 1960.   

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   Edith Barstow, choreographer (Frankie Laine Time), dies at 52 in the year 1960.   

Jan 07   In the year 1960 luis da Costa, composer, dies at 80   

Jan 09   Elsie J. Oxenham, British children's author (b. 1880) died on this day in history.