What Happened on January 17, 1960

Historical Events

10th NFL Pro Bowl

10th NFL Pro Bowl, LA Memorial Coliseum: Western Conference beats Eastern Conference, 38-21; MVPs: Johnny Unitas, Baltimore Colts, QB; Eugene Lipscomb, Baltimore Colts, DL

Famous Birthdays

  • Chatchai Plengpanich, Thai actor, born in Kanchanaburi, Thailand
  • Chili Davis, American baseball outfielder (MLB All-Star 1984, 86, 94; World Series 1991 Minnesota Twins; 1998, 99 NY Yankees), born in Kingston, Jamaica
  • John Crawford, American bass (Berlin-You Take My Breath Away), born in Palo Alto, California

About January 17, 1960

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 3 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Running Bear - Johnny Preston
  • UK #1 Song: What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For - Emile Ford & The Checkmates