Famous Birthdays
- Amal Silva, Sri Lankan cricketer (Sri Lankan wicket-keeper in 9 Tests 1983-88), born in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
- Jaap van Zweden, Dutch violinist and concert master, born in Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Q Lazzarus [Diane Luckey], American new-wave singer-songwriter (Goodbye Horses), born in Neptune, New Jersey (d. 2022)
Famous Deaths
- Christopher Hornsrud, Prime Minister of Norway (3 weeks), dies at 101
Died in 1960 1960 Highlights
About December 12, 1960
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 4 months and 17 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