Historical Events
"Do Re Mi"
Jule Styne, Betty Comden and Adolph Green's musical "Do Re Mi" starring Phil Silvers and Nancy Walker, opens at the St James Theater, later transferring to the 54th Street, NYC; runs for 400 performances
Eagles Defeat Packers
National Football League Championship, Franklin Field, Philadelphia: Philadelphia Eagles beat Green Bay Packers, 17-13; lone playoff defeat for Packers coach Vince Lombardi before Packers establish dynasty
Famous Birthdays
- Jim Toomey, American syndicated cartoonist, born in Alexandria, Virginia
Temuera Morrison (63 years old)
New Zealand actor (Once Were Warriors; Boba Fett - Star Ward Franchise), born in Rotorua, New Zealand
Famous Deaths
- Eduard Ludwig, German architect (Hansa quarter, Berlin), dies at 54
- Watsuji Tetsuro, Japanese philosopher (b. 1889)
Died in 1960 1960 Highlights
About December 26, 1960
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 4 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Are You Lonesome To-night? - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
- #1 Song: I Love You - Cliff Richard & The Shadows