Historical Events
- "Laughs & Other Events" opens at Barrymore Theater NYC for 8 performances
- 16 California Poly football team members die in plane crash in Toledo
- Cyclone hits coast of Gulf of Bengal; about 4000 die
- Ron Stewart of Ottawa rushes for CFL-record 287 yards
- WGTE TV channel 30 in Toledo, OH (PBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Eric Martin, American rocker (Mr Big), born in Long Island, New York
- John Beasley, American jazz pianist, bandleader, and Grammy Award-winning arranger, born in Shreveport, Louisiana
- Simon Townshend, British guitarist and songwriter, born in Chiswick, London
1960 Highlights
About October 10, 1960
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 5 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Save The Last Dance For Me - The Drifters
- #1 Song: Tell Laura I Love Her - Ricky Valance