What Happened on April 7, 1960

Famous Birthdays

  • Elaine Miles, American actress (Northern Exposure - "Marilyn Whirlwind"), born in Pendleton, Oregon
  • James 'Buster' Douglas, American boxer (undisputed world heavyweight champion 1990), born in Columbus, Ohio
  • Sandy Powell, English costume designer (3 Academy Awards), born in London, England
  • Tracy Silverman, American contemporary classical and jazz acoustic and electric 6-string violinist (Turtle Island String Quartet), composer, and pedagogue, born in Peekskill, New York

About April 7, 1960

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 64 years and 21 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