Historical Events
- British Somaliland becomes part of Somalia
- Chlorophyll "A" synthesized in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Election of Interest
Joseph Kasa-Vubu is sworn in as the 1st President of the Republic of the Congo after being elected by the two chambers of Parliament
- Oil pipe line from Rotterdam-Ruhrgebied opens
Famous Birthdays
- Brian Dillinger, actor (Brighton Beach Memoirs), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Jim Nussle, American politician, U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa (2003-07), born in Des Moines, Iowa
Famous Deaths
- Harry Pollitt, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Great Britain dies at 69
Lottie Dod (1871-1960)
British all-round athlete (Wimbledon 1887-88, 1891-93), dies at 88
Died in 1960 1960 Highlights
About June 27, 1960
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 10 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Everybody's Somebody's Fool - Connie Francis
#1 Song: Three Steps To Heaven - Eddie Cochran
