Historical Events
Beatles, Arrested and Deported
British rocker Paul McCartney and drummer Pete Best arrested and then deported from Hamburg, Germany accused of attempted arson
Patrice Lumumba
Congolese independence leader Patrice Lumumba is caught in Lodi, Congo, by troops of recent coup leader Joseph-Désiré Mobutu
Famous Birthdays
- Andrea Ehrig-Mitscherlich, German [GDR] speed skater (Olympic gold 3,000m 1984), born in Dreden, Germany
- Carol Alt, American model and actress (Private Parts), born in Queens, New York
Famous Deaths
- Ernst Rowohlt, German publisher (Rowohlt-Verlag), dies at 73
- Ion Vasilescu, Romanian composer, dies at 57
Died in 1960 1960 Highlights
About December 1, 1960
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 4 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Are You Lonesome To-night? - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
#1 Song: It's Now Or Never - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
