What Happened on December 14, 1960

Historical Events

  • Australia v West Indies 1st Test Cricket at the Gabba ends in a tie
  • Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development (OECD) forms
  • Washington Senators joins American League

Famous Birthdays

  • Catherine Coleman, American USAF officer and astronaut (STS 73), born in Charleston, South Carolina
  • Ebrahim Raisi, Iranian jurist and politician (President of Iran 2021-), born in Mashhad, Iran

James Comey (63 years old)

American lawyer and former FBI director, born in Yonkers, New York


Famous Deaths

  • Gregory Ratoff, Russian producer, director and actor (Exodus, Skyscraper Souls, Corsican Brothers), dies of leukemia at 63
Died in 1960 1960 Highlights

About December 14, 1960

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 4 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Are You Lonesome To-night? - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
  • UK #1 Song: It's Now Or Never - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires