Historical Events
- Continental League, a proposed third baseball major league, gets an assurance of congressional support from NY Senator Kenneth Keating
Famous Birthdays
- Glenn Strömberg, Swedish footballer, born in Lundby, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Philip Thornalley, English songwriter, producer, and bassist (The Cure; Johnny Hates Jazz; Bryan Adams), born in Worlington, Suffolk, England
- Steve Jones, British aviator (Red Bull Air Race World Series)
Famous Deaths
- Donald Knight, English cricket batsman (2 Tests; Surrey CCC, Oxford University CC), dies at 65
- Pavel Parenago, Soviet scientist and astronomer (stellar astronomy) dies at 53
Died in 1960 1960 Highlights
About January 5, 1960
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 3 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: El Paso - Marty Robbins
#1 Song: What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For - Emile Ford & The Checkmates
