Orlyonok Young Pioneer Camp Founded July 12, 1960
Date: July 12, 1960
Date: July 12, 1960
Dahomey (later renamed Benin) declares independence from France. Date: August 1, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 1 π Events on this day in 1960 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1960Somali Republic Forms as Somaliland Gains Independence, July 1, 1960First Televised Royal Wedding: Princess Margaret Marries Antony…
The former British Protectorate of British Somaliland gains its independence as Somaliland. Date: June 26, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 26 π Events on this day in 1960 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1960German Volkswagen Act Comes Into Force July 28, 1960Harold Macmillanβs βWind of Changeβ…
Burkina Faso, then known as Upper Volta, becomes independent from France. Date: August 5, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 5 π Events on this day in 1960 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1960Alitalia Airliner Crashes in Shannon, Ireland, Killing 34, February 26, 1960NFL Announces Dallas and…
The National Association of Broadcasters in the United States reacts to the "payola" scandal by threatening fines for any disc jockeys who accept money for playing particular records. Date: January 25, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 25 π Events on this day in 1960 π On This Day (Today)…
Hundreds of University of California, Berkeley students congregate for the first day of protest against a visit by the House Committee on Un-American Activities. Date: May 13, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 13 π Events on this day in 1960 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1960France…
Dr. Hendrik Verwoerd, Prime Minister of South Africa and architect of apartheid, narrowly survives an assassination attempt by a white farmer, David Pratt in Johannesburg. Date: April 9, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 9 π Events on this day in 1960 π On This Day (Today) More events from…