Historical Events
The Huckleberry Hound Show
"The Huckleberry Hound Show" by Hanna-Barbera becomes the first animated programme to win an Emmy
12th Emmy Awards
12th Emmy Awards: Playhouse 90, Robert Stack & Jane Wyatt win
- Federation of Mali and Senegal become independent of France
Patterson KOs Johansson
Floyd Patterson KOs Ingemar Johansson in 5 for heavyweight boxing title
Famous Birthdays
- Donna Mayhew, Taylor Penn, javelin thrower
- John Taylor, English musician (Duran Duran), born in Solihull, Warwickshire
- Michael Corbett, Collingwood NJ, actor (David-Young & Restless)
Famous Deaths
- Mahlon Hamilton, American actor (Peg O'My Heart, High School Girl), dies at 80 (b. 1880)
- Walter Dehmel, German writer, dies at 57
Died in 1960 1960 Highlights
About June 20, 1960
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 10 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Everybody's Somebody's Fool - Connie Francis
#1 Song: Three Steps To Heaven - Eddie Cochran
