Historical Events
- US Navy bathyscaphe "Trieste", crewed by Swiss oceanographer Jacques Piccard and USN Lieutenant Don Walsh, becomes first manned vessel to reach bottom of Pacific Ocean (10,916 m) in the Mariana Trench; craft was designed by Auguste Piccard, father of the pilot, in 1953 for the French Navy [1]
Famous Birthdays
- Greg Ritchie, Australian cricketer (Queensland & Australian batsman Fat Cat Mahatma Cote), born in Stanthorpe, Queensland
- Misha Mck, American actress (Me & Mrs C - "Gerri"), born in East Orange, New Jersey
- Patrick de Gayardon, French skydiver and skysurfing pioneer, born in Oullins, France (d. 1998)
About January 23, 1960
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 3 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Running Bear - Johnny Preston
#1 Song: Starry Eyed - Michael Holliday with The Michael Sammes Singers
