What Happened on November 28, 1960

Historical Events

  • CBS radio expands hourly news coverage from 5 to 10 minutes
  • Mauritania gains independence from France (National Day)

Famous Birthdays

  • Deneice Lewis, model, born in Lynchburg, Virginia
  • John Galliano, British fashion designer, born in Gibraltar
  • Ken Howell, American baseball player (Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies), born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 2018)

Famous Deaths

  • Richard Wright, American author (Native Son, Uncle Tom's Children), dies at 52
Died in 1960 1960 Highlights

About November 28, 1960

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 4 months and 28 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