What Happened on November 23, 1960

Historical Events

  • Dodgers outfielder Frank Howard is voted NL Rookie of Year
  • Tinseltown dedicated its Walk of Fame at Hollywood Blvd & Vine St
  • Tiros 2, a weather satellite is launched

Famous Birthdays

  • Jayananda Warnaweera, Sri Lankan cricketer (Sri Lankan fastish off-spin bowler), born in Matara, Sri Lanka
  • Robin Roberts, American television reporter (Good Morning America), born in Tuskegee, Alabama

About November 23, 1960

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 5 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Are You Lonesome To-night? - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
  • UK #1 Song: It's Now Or Never - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires