What Happened on December 9, 1960

Coronation Street, King of the Soaps

Historical Events

  • 1st broadcast of "Coronation Street" on British ITV

Famous Birthdays

  • Dobroslav Paraga, Croatian politician and editor, born in Zagreb, FPR Yugoslavia
  • Juan Samuel, Dominican-American baseball infielder (NY Yankees, Blue Jays), manager and coach, born in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic
  • Terry Moran, American journalist (Senior National Correspondent at ABC News), born in Chicago, Illinois
1960 Highlights

About December 9, 1960

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 4 months and 19 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