What Happened on October 3, 1960

Historical Events

Flair Premieres

"Flair!", a daily radio program premieres on ABC radio network with Dick Van Dyke as host

  • Janio Quadros elected president of Brazil
  • New York Yankees beat rival Boston Red Sox, 8-7 at Yankee Stadium, ending season on 15 game winning streak & MLB record 193 HRs
  • San Francisco's White House department store is the 1st to accept BankAmericard
  • US sitcom "The Andy Griffith Show" premieres in CBS (runs till 1968)

Famous Birthdays

  • Cinzia De Ponti [Fiordeponti], Pescara Italy (Miss Italy 1979)

About October 3, 1960

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 6 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Mr. Custer - Larry Verne
  • UK #1 Song: Tell Laura I Love Her - Ricky Valance