Page 16: 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 in the year 1960.   

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 on this day in history.   

Nov 27   On this day in history cBS radio cancels "Have Gun Will Travel"   

Nov 27   Dirk J de Geer, Dutch premier (1926-29, 39-40), dies at 89 in the year 1960.   

Nov 27   In the year 1960 gordie Howe becomes first NHLer to score 1,000 points   

Nov 27   On this day in history trailing 38-7 late in 3rd quarter, Buffalo Bills tie Broncos at 38-38   

Nov 28   In the year 1960 mauritania declares independence from France   

Nov 28   In the year 1960 mauritania gains independence from France (National Day)   

Nov 28   On this day in history richard N Wright, US author (Native son), dies at 52 in Paris France   

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 in the year 1960.   

Nov 30   In the year 1960 the First International Harvester Scoutt all-terrain vehicle rolled off the assembly line at International Harvester's Fort Wayne plant   

Dec 01   Carol Alt supermodel was born this day in the year 1960.   

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   In the year 1960 "Camelot" opens at the Majestic Theater on Broadway   

Dec 03   In the year 1960 hermann Stephani, composer, dies at 83   

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

Dec 07   In the year 1960 ivory Coast claims independence from France   

Dec 08   Expansion LA Angels sign a 4 year lease to use Dodger Stadium in the year 1960.   

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

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

Dec 14   In the year 1960 gregory Ratoff, actor (Skyscraper Souls), dies of leukemia at 63   

Dec 15   In the year 1960 king Boudouin of Belgium marries dona Fabiola de Mora y Aragon   

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

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   General Meeting of UN condemns apartheid in the year 1960.   

Dec 19   Fire aboard USS Constellation, under construction at Bkln (50 die) on this day in history.   

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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   On this day in history 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 on this day in history.   

Jan 04   Michael Stipe, US rock vocalist (REM-Losing My Religion, Stand) was born in the year 1960.   

Jan 04   April Winchell, American actress was born on this day in history.   

Jan 05   In the year 1960 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   On this day in history cees [Cornelis J] Laseur, Dutch actor/dir (Hague Comedy), dies at 60   

Jan 03   In the year 1960 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   In the year 1960 edith Barstow, choreographer (Frankie Laine Time), dies at 52   

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

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