Historical Events
- Capital Airlines Flight 20 crashes in Virginia, killing all 50 people on-board
- US & Japan sign joint defense treaty
Famous Birthdays
- Mark Rylance [David Mark Rylance Waters], English actor (Bridge of Spies) & theatre director, born in Ashford, Kent
Famous Deaths
- Gladys Bentley, American blues singer, performer and drag king pioneer during the Harlem Renaissance, dies of pneumonia at 52 [1]
Died in 1960 1960 Highlights
About January 18, 1960
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 3 months and 9 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
