Syngman Rhee Resigns After April Revolution, South Korea Dictatorship Ends April 26, 1960

The Food and Drug Administration announces it will approve birth control as an additional indication for Searle's Enovid, making Enovid the world's first approved oral contraceptive pill. Date: May 9, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 9 📅 Events on this day in 1960 📅 On This Day (Today) More…

The Reserve Bank of Australia, the country's central bank and banknote issuing authority authorized by the 1959 Reserve Bank Act, is established. Date: January 14, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 14 📅 Events on this day in 1960 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1960Little Joe 1B…

Joseph Kittinger parachutes from a balloon over New Mexico, United States, at 102,800 feet (31,300 m), setting three records that held until 2012: High-altitude jump, free fall, and highest speed by a human without an aircraft. Date: August 16, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 16 📅 Events on this day…

Cameroon achieves independence from France and the United Kingdom. Date: January 1, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 1 📅 Events on this day in 1960 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1960Mali Federation Gains Independence from France June 20, 1960Khrushchev Pounds Shoe at UN Over Philippine Assertion,…

Forced out by the April Revolution, President of South Korea Syngman Rhee resigns after 12 years of dictatorial rule. Date: April 26, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 26 📅 Events on this day in 1960 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1960Nasser Opens Aswan Dam Construction with…