What Happened on December 21, 1960

Historical Events

Free Jazz: A Collective Improvisation

Ornette Coleman records his influential album "Free Jazz: A Collective Improvisation", establishes the name for the Free Jazz sound

Famous Birthdays

  • Andy Van Slyke, American baseball player, born in Utica, New York
  • Louis Demetrius Alvanis, English classical pianist, born in London, England
  • Michael Swain, American judoka (Olympic bronze 88), born in Elizabeth, New Jersey
  • Roger McDowell, American baseball pitcher (NY Mets, Baltimore Orioles), born in Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Sherry Rehman, Pakistani politician and diplomat (Federal Minister of Climate Change), born in Karachi, Pakistan

About December 21, 1960

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 4 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Are You Lonesome To-night? - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
  • UK #1 Song: It's Now Or Never - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires