What Happened on April 12, 1960

‘Guinea Pigs’ Befriend Super Surgeon

Historical Events

Sports History

MLB Chicago White Sox owner Bill Veeck debuts "Exploding Scoreboard" at Chicago's Comiskey Park

Famous Birthdays

Ron MacLean (63 years old)

Canadian sportscaster (Hockey Night in Canada), born in Zweibrücken, Germany

Born in 1960

Famous Deaths

Archibald McIndoe (1900-1960)

New Zealand plastic surgeon pioneer who rehabilitated badly burned Royal Air Force crew during WWII, dies in his sleep of a heart attack at 59 [or 11 April] [1]

1960 Highlights

About April 12, 1960

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 11 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The Theme From "A Summer Place" - Percy Faith And His Orchestra
  • UK #1 Song: My Old Man's A Dustman - Lonnie Donegan