Hisdates•ComPage 8: Historical Events In 1960
Saturday, 29 March 2025
May 10 In the year 1960 john F Kennedy wins primary in West Virginia 
May 10 In the year 1960 juri Olescha, writer, dies at 61
May 10 On this day in history uS atomic sub USS Triton completes first circumnavigation of globe under water
May 11 French liner "France" launched in the year 1960.
May 11 On this day in history israeli soldiers capture Adolf Eichmann in Buenos Aires
May 11 John D Rockefeller Jr, philanthropist, dies at 86 on this day in history.
May 12 On this day in history cecil Armstrong Gibbs, composer, dies at 70
May 12 In the year 1960 elvis Presley appears on a Frank Sinatra special
May 13 The first launch of Delta satellite launching vehicle; it failed on this day in history.
May 14 USSR launch first (unmanned) space capsule on this day in history.
May 15 Sputnik 4 launched into Earth orbit; later recovery failed on this day in history.
May 15 Taxes took 25% of earnings in US on this day in history.
May 16 On this day in history big 4 summit in Paris collapses as USSR levels spy charges against US
May 17 In the year 1960 the first atomic reactor system to be patented, JW Flora, Canoga Park CA
May 18 Eileen Fulton begins playing Lisa on As the World Turns (for > 30 years) on this day in history.
May 19 In the year 1960 alan Freed &eight other DJs accused of taking radio payola
May 19 On this day in history belgian parliament requires rest day for self employed
May 19 USAF Major Robert M White takes X-15 to 33,222mph on this day in history.
May 22 Chile a 9.5 quake was one of the 10 Largest Earthquakes in the World in the year 1960.
May 22 Virtually all coastal towns between 37th & 44th parallels severely damaged by tsunami that strikes Hilo HI at 01 04 AM in the year 1960.
May 22 Virtually all coastal towns between 37th & 44th parallels severely damaged by tsunami that strikes Hilo HI at 01:04 AM on this day in history.
May 23 "Got A Girl" by The Four Preps hits #24 in the year 1960.
May 23 Georges Claude, engineer/inventor, dies in the year 1960.
May 23 Israel announced capture of Nazi Adolf Eichmann in Argentina on this day in history.
May 24 1 millionth Dutch telephone installed in the year 1960.
May 25 On this day in history george Crowe's record 11th pinch-hit HR
May 26 The Soviets are accused by UN Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge of concealing a microphone inside a wood carving of the Great Seal of the United States that was presented to the U S embassy in Moscow in the year 1960.
May 27 Edward Brophy, actor (Champ, Dumbo, Great Guy), dies at 65 on this day in history.
May 27 Military coup overthrows democratic government of Turkey on this day in history.
May 28 "Greenwillow" closes at Alvin Theater NYC after 95 performances in the year 1960.
May 29 Everly Brothers "Cathy's Clown" hits #1 on this day in history.
May 30 In the year 1960 boris Pasternak, Russian poet (Dr Zhivago), dies at 70
May 31 Willem Elsschot, [Alfons de Ridder], Flemish writer (Kas), dies at 78 in the year 1960.
Jun 01 Lester Patrick NHL coach/star, dies at 76 on this day in history.
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