Historical Events
"The Goon Show" Ends
"The Goon Show"'s final episode on BBC radio
- 1st photograph bounced off Moon, Washington, D.C.
"La fille mal gardée"
New version of "La fille mal gardée" (1789) choreographed by Frederick Ashton debuts with the Royal Ballet with Nadia Nerina debuts at Covent Garden, London
- NFL announces Dallas Cowboys (1960) & Minnesota Vikings (1961) franchises
Famous Birthdays
- John Caliri, American actor (Vinnie-Square Pegs, Double Trouble), born in Providence Rhode Island
- Robert von Dassanowsky, American cultural historian, writer, and producer
Famous Deaths
- Jacques de Menasce, Austrian-American composer, dies at 54
- Zora Neale Hurston, American author, dies at 69
Died in 1960 1960 Highlights
About January 28, 1960
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 2 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Running Bear - Johnny Preston
#1 Song: Starry Eyed - Michael Holliday with The Michael Sammes Singers
