Historical Events
- World's largest frog (3.3 kg) caught (Equatorial Guinea)
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Potter, Canadian actor (Kung Fu: The Legend Continues), born in Toronto, Ontario
- Helen Rees, director (Design Museum)
- Rodney Alan Greenblat, American graphic artist, born in San Francisco, California
Famous Deaths
- Oscar Hammerstein II, American lyricist (Rodgers & Hammerstein - "Oklahoma!"; "South Pacific"; "The King And I"; " The Sound Of Music"), dies at 65
Died in 1960 1960 Highlights
About August 23, 1960
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 8 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: It's Now Or Never - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
#1 Song: Apache - The Shadows
