Historical Events
- Senegal breaks from Mali federation, declaring independence
- USSR recovers 2 dogs, 1st living organisms to return from space
Famous Birthdays
- Elizabeth Alda, American actress (Beth-Four Seasons) and daughter of Alan Alda, born in New York City
- Mark Langston, American MLB pitcher (California Angels), born in San Diego, California
- Sally Yates, American lawyer and Acting Attorney General (Jan 2017), born in Atlanta, Georgia
Famous Deaths
- Rudolf Moser, composer, dies at 68
Died in 1960 1960 Highlights
About August 20, 1960
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 8 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: It's Now Or Never - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
#1 Song: Apache - The Shadows
