Date: December 16, 1960
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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 1960Madagascar Gains Independence from France June 26, 1960Queen Elizabeth II Proclaims House of…
Dahomey (later renamed Benin) declares independence from France. Date: August 1, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 1 π Events on this day in 1960 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1960Turkey Military Coup Removes President CelΓ’l Bayar, Democratic Government – May 27, 1960Northwest Orient Flight 710 Crashes…
The land that would become the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is established by an Act of Congress after a year-long legal battle that pitted local residents against Port Authority of New York and New Jersey officials wishing to turn the Great Swamp into a major regional airport for jet aircraft. Date: November 3, 1960…
The musical Camelot debuts at the Majestic Theatre on Broadway. It will become associated with the Kennedy administration. Date: December 3, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on December 3 π Events on this day in 1960 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1960UNESCO Convention Against Discrimination in Education Adopted…
The French freighter La Coubre explodes in Havana, Cuba, killing 100. Date: March 4, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 4 π Events on this day in 1960 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1960Camelot Debuts on Broadway at Majestic Theatre, December 3, 1960Nedelin Catastrophe: R-16 Missile Explosion…
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-In Begins by Four Black Students, February 1,…