What Happened on June 21, 1960

Historical Events

  • German sprinter Armin Hary runs world record 100m (10.0)

Famous Birthdays

  • Barry Lane, English golfer (European Masters 1993; Andersen Consulting World C'ship of Golf 1995), born in Hayes, England (d. 2022)
  • Kate Brown, American politician, Governor of Oregon (2015-), born in Torrejón de Ardoz, Spain
  • Kevin Beardmore, English rugby league hooker (14 caps GB, 1 England; Castleford RLFC 247 games), born in Pontefract district, England (d. 2022)

Famous Deaths

  • Alfred Wikenhauser, German RC exegetist (John-Apokalyps), dies at 77
Died in 1960 1960 Highlights

About June 21, 1960

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 10 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Everybody's Somebody's Fool - Connie Francis
  • UK #1 Song: Three Steps To Heaven - Eddie Cochran