Date: January 24, 1960
Indonesian President Sukarno dismisses the Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat (DPR), 1955 democratically elected parliament, and replaces it with DPR-GR, the parliament of his own selected members. Date: March 5, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 5 📅 Events on this day in 1960 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from…
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 1960Munich C-131 Crash Kills 52 December…
Brasília, Brazil's capital, is officially inaugurated. At 09:30, the Three Powers of the Republic are simultaneously transferred from the old capital, Rio de Janeiro. Date: April 21, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 21 📅 Events on this day in 1960 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1960Cold…
The African National Party is founded in Chad, through the merger of traditionalist parties. Date: January 30, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 30 📅 Events on this day in 1960 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1960Madagascar Gains Independence from France June 26, 1960NFL Announces Dallas and…
A coal mine collapses at Holly Country, South Africa, killing 435 miners. Date: January 21, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 21 📅 Events on this day in 1960 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1960Avianca Flight 671 Crashes at Montego Bay, Killing 37 January 21, 1960Trans Australia…
The French freighter La Coubre explodes in Havana, Cuba, killing 100. Date: March 4, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 4 📅 Events on this day in 1960 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1960Queen Elizabeth II Proclaims House of Windsor, Mountbatten-Windsor Name, February 8, 1960Sukarno Dismisses DPR,…