Historical Events In 1960

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

Nov 25   In the year 1960 "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   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   On this day in history 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   On this day in history mauritania declares independence from France   

Nov 28   Mauritania gains independence from France (National Day) in the year 1960.   

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

Nov 29   In the year 1960 26th Heisman Trophy Award: Joe Bellino, Navy (HB)   

Nov 29   In the year 1960 a freight train crashes into a school bus at Lamont, Alberta causing the deaths of 17 high school students   

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   In the year 1960 carol Alt supermodel was born this day   

Dec 01   On this day in history ion Vasilescu, composer, dies at 57   

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

Dec 03   On this day in history "Camelot" opens at the Majestic Theater on Broadway   

Dec 03   On this day in history hermann Stephani, composer, dies at 83   

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

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

Dec 08   In the year 1960 expansion LA Angels sign a 4 year lease to use Dodger Stadium   

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

Dec 10   The birth of Kenneth Branagh, British actor in the year 1960.   

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) on this day in history.   

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 in the year 1960.   

Dec 15   On this day in history 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   134 die when a United DC-8 and a TWA Super Constellation collide in the skies over New York City in the year 1960.   

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 on this day in history.   

Dec 19   Fire aboard USS Constellation, under construction at Bkln (50 die) in the year 1960.   

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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   In the year 1960 birth of joan Chen, [Chen Chung], Shanghai China, actress (Last Emperor)   

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

Jan 04   In the year 1960 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   Margaret Sullavan, actress (Back Street), overdose at 48 died on this day in history.   

Jan 02   On this day in history 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   In the year 1960 donald Knight, cricketer (54 runs in 2 Tests for England 1921), dies   

Jan 06   In the year 1960 edith Barstow, choreographer (Frankie Laine Time), dies at 52   

Jan 07   Luis da Costa, composer, dies at 80 on this day in history.   

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