Historical Events In 1960

Nov 24   Wilt Chamberlain pulls down 55 rebounds in a game (NBA record) on this day in history.   

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 in the year 1960.   

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   Trailing 38-7 late in 3rd quarter, Buffalo Bills tie Broncos at 38-38 in the year 1960.   

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   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 on this day in history.   

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

Dec 01   Ion Vasilescu, composer, dies at 57 in the year 1960.   

Dec 03   "Camelot" opens at Majestic Theater NYC for 873 performances on this day in history.   

Dec 03   "Camelot" opens at the Majestic Theater on Broadway in the year 1960.   

Dec 03   Hermann Stephani, composer, dies at 83 on this day in history.   

Dec 06   AL grants Gene Autry a franchise, LA Angels on this day in history.   

Dec 07   On this day in history ivory Coast claims independence from France   

Dec 08   On this day in history expansion LA Angels sign a 4 year lease to use Dodger Stadium   

Dec 09   1st broadcast of "Coronation Street" on British ITV in the year 1960.   

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   In the year 1960 king Boudouin of Belgium marries dona Fabiola de Mora y Aragon   

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

Dec 16   In the year 1960 134 die when a United DC-8 and a TWA Super Constellation collide in the skies over New York City.   

Dec 16   Anna Luther, silent screen actress (Sinners in Silk), dies at 63 on this day in history.   

Dec 18   In the year 1960 general Meeting of UN condemns apartheid   

Dec 19   In the year 1960 fire aboard USS Constellation, under construction at Bkln (50 die)   

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Jan 02   On this day in history birth of raman Lamba, cricketer (Indian opening batsman 1986-87)   

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   In the year 1960 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   In the year 1960 birth of michael Stipe, US rock vocalist (REM-Losing My Religion, Stand)   

Jan 04   On this day in history birth of april Winchell, American actress   

Jan 05   In the year 1960 birth of steve Jones, British aviator (Red Bull Air Race World Series)   

Jan 01   Margaret Sullavan, actress (Back Street), overdose at 48 died on this day in history.   

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   Albert Camus, French author (Stranger), dies in an auto accident at 46 on this day in history.   

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 on this day in history.   

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

Jan 09   On this day in history death of elsie J. Oxenham, British children's author (b. 1880)