What Happened on April 14, 1960

Historical Events

  • 1st underwater launching of Polaris missile

Music History

American record company Motown, founded by Berry Gordy Jr, is incorporated as Motown Record Corporation in Detroit. Michigan

Bye Bye Birdie

Lee Adams and Charles Strouse's musical "Bye Bye Birdie", starring Dick Van Dyke, Chita Rivera, and Dick Gautier, opens at Martin Beck Theater NYC; runs for 607 performances

  • Stanley Cup Final, Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, ON: Montreal Canadiens beat Toronto Maple Leafs, 4-0 for a 4 game sweep; 5th consecutive title

Famous Birthdays

Brad Garrett (64 years old)

American actor and comedian (Everybody Loves Raymond), born in Los Angeles, California

  • Brian Forster, American child actor and fictional drummer (Partridge Family - "Chris" the second one), born in Los Angeles, California
  • Chris Cuffaro, American portrait, music industry, and commercial photographer, born in San Jose, California
  • Gian Piero Ventrone, Italian athletic trainer (Juventus FC, Italy 2004-06, SSC Bari, Atalanta BC, Tottenham Hotspur FC), born in Naples, Italy (d. 2022)
  • Pat Symcox, South African cricketer (South African off-spinner 1993- ), born in Kimberley, South Africa

About April 14, 1960

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 64 years and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The Theme From "A Summer Place" - Percy Faith And His Orchestra
  • UK #1 Song: My Old Man's A Dustman - Lonnie Donegan