Historical Events
West Indies 399 Stand
Garfield Sobers and Frank Worrell complete 399 stand for 4th wkt WI v England
Schayes 1st to 15,000 Points
Syracuse National Dolph Schayes is the 1st NBA player to score 15,000 points
Famous Birthdays
- Dominique Wilkins, American Basketball HOF forward (9 × NBA All-Star 1986–94; NBA scoring champion 1986; NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion 1985, 90; Atlanta Hawks), born in Paris, France
- Oliver Platt, Canadian actor, born in Windsor, Canada
- Wade Goodwyn, American broadcast journalist (NPR), born in Travis, Texas (d. 2023)
Famous Deaths
- Nevil Shute [Norway], English-Australian novelist (On the Beach, Town like Alice), dies at 60
Died in 1960 1960 Highlights
About January 12, 1960
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 3 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Running Bear - Johnny Preston
#1 Song: What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For - Emile Ford & The Checkmates
