Historical Events
- Australian driver Jack Brabham clinches his second consecutive F1 World Drivers Championship by winning the Portuguese Grand Prix at Boavista
- UN peace-keeping troops deployed to the Republic of Congo
Famous Birthdays
- Broderick Thompson, American NFL offensive lineman (Denver Broncos), born in Birmingham, Alabama
- Cecilia Gasdia, Italian soprano, born in Verona, Italy
Sarah Brightman (63 years old)
British stage actress and singer (Phantom of the Opera), born in Berkhamsted, England
Famous Deaths
- Fred Clarke, American Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder and manager (Louisville Colonels, Pittsburgh Pirates; World Series 1909 [PP]), dies at 87
Died in 1960 1960 Highlights
About August 14, 1960
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 8 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: It's Now Or Never - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
#1 Song: Please Don't Tease - Cliff Richard & The Shadows
