What Happened on December 17, 1960

Historical Events

  • "La Plume de Ma Tante" closes at Royale Theater, NYC after 835 performances
  • Bob Merrill's musical "Take Me Along", starring Jackie Gleason and Walter Pidgeon, closes at Shubert Theater, NYC, after 448 performances. and a Tony Award for Gleason
  • Pablo Casals' oratorio "El Pesebrio" premieres

Famous Birthdays

  • Moreno Argentin, Italian cyclist

About December 17, 1960

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 4 months and 11 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