Historical Events
Golf Tournament
Mickey Wright becomes first player in LPGA Tour history to average fewer than 74 strokes per round to win the Vare Trophy after a season average of 73.25; first of 5 consecutive Vare Trophies for Wright
Famous Birthdays
- Al Connelly, Canadian guitarist and singer-songwriter (Glass Tiger), born in Montreal, Quebec
- Django Bates, British jazz musician, composer and educator, born in Beckenham, Kent
- Glenn Anderson, Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame right wing (6 Stanley Cup wins; Edmonton Oilers [5]), born in Vancouver, British Columbia
Famous Deaths
- Claro Mayo Recto, Filipino politician, nationalist (opponent of US colonialism) and poet, dies at 70
- Jaroslav Doubrava, Czech composer, dies at 51
1960 Highlights
About October 2, 1960
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 5 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Mr. Custer - Larry Verne
- #1 Song: Tell Laura I Love Her - Ricky Valance