Mali Federation Gains Independence from France June 20, 1960
Date: June 20, 1960
Date: June 20, 1960
Sirimavo Bandaranaike is sworn in as prime minister of Ceylon, becoming the world's first democratically elected female head of government. Date: July 21, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 21 π Events on this day in 1960 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1960Chile Earthquake Tsunami Kills 61…
The United States launches Transit 1-B, the world's first satellite navigation system. Date: April 13, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 13 π Events on this day in 1960 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1960South Korea Student Pro-Democracy Protest Forces Syngman Rhee Resignation – April 19, 1960Chad…
The United States Navy submarine USSΒ Triton completes the first submerged circumnavigation of the globe. Date: April 25, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 25 π Events on this day in 1960 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1960France Becomes Fourth Nuclear Power After Gerboise Bleue Test, February 13,…
National Airlines Flight 2511 is destroyed in mid-air by a bomb, while en route from New York City to Miami. 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 1960Syngman Rhee Resigns After April…
Charlotte Motor Speedway holds its first NASCAR race, the inaugural World 600. Date: June 19, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 19 π Events on this day in 1960 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1960Netherlands, West Germany Sign Land Return Agreement, April 8, 1960French Freighter La Coubre…
Ivory Coast becomes independent from France. Date: August 7, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 7 π Events on this day in 1960 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1960Northwest Orient Flight 1-11 Ditches Off Polillo Island, July 14, 1960Dahomey Declares Independence from France, August 1, 1960Queen Elizabeth…