Historical Events
- Fire rages through a Guatemala City insane asylum killing 225 and severely injuring 300
Famous Birthdays
- Angélique Kidjo, Beninese singer-songwriter ("Djin, Djin"; "Eve"; "IFÉ"), and human rights activist, born in Ouidah, Republic of Dahomey (now Benin)
- Anna Bligh, Australian politician, 1st woman Premier of Queensland (2007-12), born in Warwick, Australia
Jane Lynch (63 years old)
American actress (Best In Show; Glee; Two and a Half Men; Criminal Minds), singer, and comedian, born in Evergreen Park, Illinois
- Ray Herndon, American guitarist (Lyle Lovett's Large Band), and country singer-songwriter (McBride & Ride - "Can I Count On You"), born in Scottsdale, Arizona
Famous Deaths
- Maurice de Broglie, French physicist (studied X-ray diffraction and spectroscopy), dies at 85
Died in 1960 1960 Highlights
About July 14, 1960
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 9 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'm Sorry - Brenda Lee
#1 Song: Good Timin' - Jimmy Jones
