Historical Events
- 1st weather satellite launched (TIROS 1)
- 2nd French atom bomb explodes (Sahara)
- Census determines the resident population of the United States to be 179,245,000
- France performs nuclear test at Reggane Proving Grounds, Algeria
U Nu
U Nu elected premier of Burma for the third time
Famous Birthdays
- Michael Praed, English actor (Robin of Sherwood, Dynasty), born in Berkeley, England
- Reijo Ruotsalainen, Finnish ice hockey defenceman (Stanley Cup 1987, 90; Edmonton Oilers; Olympic silver 1988), born in Oulu, Finland
Famous Deaths
- Piet Bakker, Dutch journalist and novelist (Ciske the Rat), dies at 62
Died in 1960 1960 Highlights
About April 1, 1960
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 64 years and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Theme From "A Summer Place" - Percy Faith And His Orchestra
#1 Song: My Old Man's A Dustman - Lonnie Donegan
