What Happened on December 15, 1960

Famous Birthdays

  • Don Franklin, American actor (Seaquest 2032, Noah Dixon-The Young Riders), born in Chicago, Illinois
  • Doug Phelps, American country-rock bassist and singer (Kentucky Headhunters - "Oh Lonesome Me"), born in Leachville, Arkansas
  • Walter Werzowa, Austrian contemporary classical composer (Beethoven's 10th), and audio brander (Intel), born in Vienna, Austria

Famous Weddings

  • King Baudouin of Belgium (30) weds Spanish noblewoman and nurse Fabiola de Mora y Aragon (32) twice, first in Throne Room of the Royal Palace and then at Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula. in Brussels, Belgium, until his death in 1993
Died in 1960 1960 Highlights

About December 15, 1960

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 4 months and 13 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