What Happened on November 25, 1960

Historical Events

  • "Amos 'n' Andy" made its last broadcast on CBS radio
  • CBS ends last 4 radio soap operas (Ma Perkins, Right to Happiness, Young Dr Malone & 2nd Mrs Burton) & cancels 4 other series
  • First atomic reactor for research & development, Richland, Wa

Mirabal Sisters

Three of the four Mirabal sisters, opponents of the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo of the Dominican Republic, are assassinated


1960 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Amy Grant, American gospel and rock singer (Glory of Love, Baby Baby), born in Augusta, Georgia

John F. Kennedy Jr. (1960-1999)

American magazine publisher (George), lawyer and son of JFK, born in New York City

  • Kasey Smith, American heavy metal artist (Danger Danger-Screw It), born in Queens, New York
  • Mary Ostergren, biathlete (Olympics 1994), born in Saint Paul, Minnesota
Born in 1960
1960 Highlights

About November 25, 1960

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 4 months and 4 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