Page 16: Historical Events In 1960

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

Nov 25   "Amos 'n' Andy" made its last broadcast on CBS radio in the year 1960.   

Nov 25   The first atomic reactor for research &development, Richland Wa in the year 1960.   

Nov 26   In the year 1960 48th CFL Grey Cup: Ottawa Rough Riders defeats Edmonton Eskimos, 16-6   

Nov 27   CBS radio cancels "Have Gun Will Travel" on this day in history.   

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

Nov 29   On this day in history a freight train crashes into a school bus at Lamont, Alberta causing the deaths of 17 high school students   

Nov 30   On this day in history the First International Harvester Scoutt all-terrain vehicle rolled off the assembly line at International Harvester's Fort Wayne plant   

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 on this day in history.   

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

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

Dec 07   On this day in history 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   1st broadcast of "Coronation Street" on British ITV on this day in history.   

Dec 10   The birth of Kenneth Branagh, British actor on this day in history.   

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   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   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 in the year 1960.   

Dec 16   On this day in history 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 in the year 1960.   

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) 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   In the year 1960 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 in the year 1960.   

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   Steve Jones, British aviator (Red Bull Air Race World Series) was born in the year 1960.   

Jan 01   In the year 1960 death of margaret Sullavan, actress (Back Street), overdose at 48   

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 on this day in history.   

Jan 05   In the year 1960 donald Knight, cricketer (54 runs in 2 Tests for England 1921), dies   

Jan 06   Edith Barstow, choreographer (Frankie Laine Time), dies at 52 on this day in history.   

Jan 07   Luis da Costa, composer, dies at 80 in the year 1960.   

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