Historical Events
- Mercury-Redstone 1 test launch fails at 10 cm altitude
Vietnam Coup Fails
Military coup against Republic of Vietnamese President Ngô Đình Diệm fails
Famous Birthdays
- Bertice Berry, American talk show host (Bertice)
- Maurane [Claudine Luypaerts], Belgian Francophone jazz and chanson singer, born in Ixelles, Belgium (d. 2018)
Famous Deaths
- John Trim, cricketer (occasional WI quick 1948-52, 18 wkts), dies at 45
1960 Highlights
About November 12, 1960
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 5 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Georgia On My Mind - Ray Charles
#1 Song: It's Now Or Never - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
