Historical Events
- NL batting champion Dick Groat of the Pittsburgh Pirateds wins MVP
- U.S. marshals escort four six-year-old African-American girls to previously all-white public schools in New Orleans, in response to death threats against the girls and race riots
Famous Deaths
Clark Gable (1901-1960)
American actor (Gone With The Wind; It Happened One Night) known as 'The King of Hollywood', dies of a coronary thrombosis at 59
Died in 1960 1960 Highlights
About November 16, 1960
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 5 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Stay - Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs
- #1 Song: It's Now Or Never - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires