What Happened on October 13, 1960

Historical Events

  • Baseball World Series: Pirates second baseman Bill Mazeroski's bottom of 9th lead off HR beats NY Yankees, 10-9 at Forbes Field in series deciding Game 7; MVP: Yankees 2B Bobby Richardson

Cuban History

Opponents of Fidel Castro executed in Cuba

  • Third presidential debate with Nixon in Hollywood & Kennedy in NY
1960 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Ari Fleischer, American media consultant and 21st White House Press Secretary, born in Pound Ridge, New York
  • Joey Belladonna [Bellardini], American heavy metal vocalist (Anthrax, 1984-92 - "I Am The Law"), born in Oswego, New York
  • Peter Keisler, American lawyer and acting Attorney General of the United States (2007), born in Hempstead, New York
  • Tim Brewster, American football coach, born in Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Born in 1960
1960 Highlights

About October 13, 1960

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 5 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Save The Last Dance For Me - The Drifters
  • UK #1 Song: Tell Laura I Love Her - Ricky Valance