What Happened on December 28, 1960

Historical Events

  • 49th Davis Cup: Australia beats Italy in Sydney (4-1)

Famous Birthdays

  • Chad McQueen, actor (Nightforce)
  • John Fitzgerald, Australian tennis player (9 x Grand Slam doubles titles; ATP Doubles Finals 1991; Davis Cup 1983, 86), born in Cummins, Australia
  • Marty Roe, American country singer (Diamond Rio - "Meet in the Middle"), born in Lebanon, Ohio

Ray Bourque (63 years old)

Canadian Hockey HOF defenseman (19 x NHL All Star; Stanley Cup 2001 Colorado Avalanche; NHL records most career goals, assists & points by a defenceman; 5 x Norris Trophy; Boston Bruins), born in Saint-Laurent, Quebec

  • Terri Garber, American actress (Leslie Carrington-Dynasty), born in Miami, Florida
  • Zane Smith, American baseball pitcher (Pittsburgh Pirates), born in Madison, Wisconsin

Famous Weddings

Frank Zappa

American musician Frank Zappa weds Kathryn J. Sherman; divorce in 1964

Died in 1960 1960 Highlights

About December 28, 1960

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

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

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