Historical Events
Sports History
Baltimore's future Baseball Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson goes 5 for 5 including the cycle in the Orioles' 5-2 win over the Chicago White Sox
The Twist Dance Craze
Chubby Checker releases his version of "The Twist" in the US (date approximate)
- UN troops arrive in Congo to help deal with the political crisis after Moïse-Kapenda Tshombé's declaration of independence for Katanga province
Famous Birthdays
- Alexander Dunlap, American astronaut, born in Honolulu, Hawaii
Kim Alexis (63 years old)
American supermodel (Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover) and actress, born in Lockport, New York
- Willie Aames, American actor (8 is Enough, Paradise, Zapped), born in Newport Beach, California
Famous Deaths
- Lawrence Tibbett, American baritone (Metropolitan Opera, 1923-50), dies after surgery at 63
- Set Persson, Swedish communist politician, dies at 63
Died in 1960 1960 Highlights
About July 15, 1960
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 9 months and 9 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
