South Kasai Secedes from Congo, August 9, 1960

Troops loyal to Emperor Haile Selassie in Ethiopia crush the coup that began December 13, returning power to their leader upon his return from Brazil. Haile Selassie absolves his son of any guilt. Date: December 17, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 17 📅 Events on this day in 1960…

Congo Crisis: Mobutu Sese Seko seizes power in a military coup, suspending parliament and the constitution. Date: September 14, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 14 📅 Events on this day in 1960 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1960Orlyonok Young Pioneer Camp Founded July 12, 1960US Launches…

The Lake Bodom murders occur in Finland. Date: June 5, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 5 📅 Events on this day in 1960 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1960Algerian War: European Volunteers Stage Algiers Insurrection, January 24, 1960FDA Approves Enovid as First Oral Contraceptive Pill, May…

Following the 1960 Valdivia earthquake, the largest ever recorded earthquake, Cordón Caulle begins to erupt. Date: May 24, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 24 📅 Events on this day in 1960 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1960Chad Declares Independence from France, August 11, 1960Madagascar Gains Independence…

The United States launches Transit 1-B, the world's first satellite navigation system. Date: April 13, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 13 📅 Events on this day in 1960 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1960Scandinavian Airlines Flight 871 Crashes Near Ankara, 42 Killed January 19, 1960Flintstones Animated…