Cordón Caulle Erupts After Valdivia Earthquake, May 24, 1960
Following the 1960 Valdivia earthquake, the largest ever recorded earthquake, Cordón Caulle begins to erupt.
Date: May 24, 1960
Similar Posts
First Successful Polaris Missile Launch from USS George Washington July 20, 1960
The Polaris missile is successfully launched from a submarine, the USS George Washington, for the first time. Date: July 20, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 20 📅 Events on this day in 1960 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1960Brasília Capital Inaugurated, Three Powers Transferred April 21, 1960Northwest…
Eisenhower Dedicates Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville September 8, 1960
In Huntsville, Alabama, US President Dwight D. Eisenhower formally dedicates the Marshall Space Flight Center (NASA had already activated the facility on July 1). Date: September 8, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 8 📅 Events on this day in 1960 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1960Arthur…
TIROS-1 Transmits First Television Picture from Space, April 1, 1960
The TIROS-1 satellite transmits the first television picture from space. Date: April 1, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 1 📅 Events on this day in 1960 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1960Iraq Associations Law Allows Political Party Registration, January 6, 1960First Successful Polaris Missile Launch from…
Viet Cong Formally Established in South Vietnam, December 20, 1960
Vietnam War: The National Liberation Front of South Vietnam, popularly known as the Viet Cong, is formally established in Tân Lập village, present day Tây Ninh province. Date: December 20, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 20 📅 Events on this day in 1960 📅 On This Day (Today) More…
Cyprus Gains Independence from United Kingdom August 16, 1960
Cyprus gains its independence from the United Kingdom. Date: August 16, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 16 📅 Events on this day in 1960 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1960Ella Baker Leads SNCC Formation at Shaw University April 15, 1960USS Enterprise, First Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier Launched…
