Historical Events In 1960

Sep 13   On this day in history 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   Jose Sancho Marraco, composer, dies at 81 on this day in history.   

Sep 18   In the year 1960 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   In the year 1960 lee Duncan, owner/trainer (Rin Tin Tin), dies of heart attack at 67   

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

Sep 22   On this day in history mali (formerly French Sudan) declares independence from France   

Sep 22   In the year 1960 mali (without Senegal) gains independence from France (National Day)   

Sep 22   In the year 1960 melanie Klein, Austria/British psycho analyst, dies at 78   

Sep 23   Kathlyn Williams, actress (Single Man), dies of heart attack at 72 in the year 1960.   

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

Sep 24   In the year 1960 launch of the USS Enterprise, the worlds first nuclear powered aircraft carrier   

Sep 24   Matyas Seiber, composer, dies at 55 on this day in history.   

Sep 24   On this day in history 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 in the year 1960.   

Sep 26   First of 4 TV debates Nixon & Kennedy took place (Chicago) in the year 1960.   

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

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

Sep 27   Sylvia Pankhurst, English feminist/daughter of Emmeline, dies at 78 on this day in history.   

Sep 30   Flintstones premiers (1st prime time animation show) on this day in history.   

Sep 30   On this day in history harry St John Philby, [sheik Abdullah], British explorer, dies   

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

Oct 01   On this day in history nigeria gains independence from Britain (National Day)   

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

Oct 04   In the year 1960 courier 1B Launched; 1st active repeater satellite in orbit   

Oct 05   On this day in history eastern AL Electra turbo-prop crashed in Boston Harbor (61 die)   

Oct 06   In the year 1960 douglas Spencer, actor (The Thing), dies at 50   

Oct 07   In the year 1960 "Route 66" premieres   

Oct 09   On this day in history howard Glenn NY Titan, dies of injuries sustain in this day's game   

Oct 09   On this day in history howard Glenn, NY Titan, dies of injuries sustain in this day's game   

Oct 10   On this day in history ron Stewart of Ottawa rushes for CFL-record 287 yards   

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

Oct 11   On this day in history richard Cromwell, actor (Jezebel, Riot Squad), dies of cancer at 50   

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Jan 02   Raman Lamba, cricketer (Indian opening batsman 1986-87) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 02   In the year 1960 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   On this day in history birth of sandeep Marwah Founder of Film City, Noida, India   

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   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   Margaret Sullavan, actress (Back Street), overdose at 48 died in the year 1960.   

Jan 02   Cees [Cornelis J] Laseur, Dutch actor/dir (Hague Comedy), dies at 60 on this day in history.   

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 in the year 1960.   

Jan 05   Donald Knight, cricketer (54 runs in 2 Tests for England 1921), dies on this day in history.   

Jan 06   Edith Barstow, choreographer (Frankie Laine Time), dies at 52 in the year 1960.   

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

Jan 09   Elsie J. Oxenham, British children's author (b. 1880) died in the year 1960.