Date: February 26, 1960
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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)…
Algerian War: Some units of European volunteers in Algiers stage an insurrection known as the "barricades week", during which they seize government buildings and clash with local police. Date: January 24, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 24 π Events on this day in 1960 π On This Day (Today)…
Students in South Korea hold a nationwide pro-democracy protest against president Syngman Rhee, eventually forcing him to resign. Date: April 19, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 19 π Events on this day in 1960 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1960TIROS-1 Transmits First Television Picture from Space,…
Apartheid: Sharpeville massacre, South Africa: Police open fire on a group of black South African demonstrators, killing 69 and wounding 180. Date: March 21, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 21 π Events on this day in 1960 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1960Netherlands, West Germany Sign…
The Associations Law comes into force in Iraq, allowing registration of political parties. Date: January 6, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 6 π Events on this day in 1960 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1960Nashville Sit-Ins Begin at Lunch Counters, February 13, 1960Sharpeville Massacre in South…
Scandinavian Airlines System Flight 871 crashes near Ankara EsenboΔa Airport in Turkey, killing all 42 aboard. Date: January 19, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 19 π Events on this day in 1960 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1960Greensboro Sit-Ins Begin: Black Students Protest Segregation, February 1,…