Historical Events
- Soviet females sweep the 10k cross country event at Squaw Valley; first medal sweep for the Soviets at a Winter Olympics; Maria Gusakova wins from Lyubov Kozyreva and Radya Yeroshina
Famous Birthdays
- Cecilia Chailly, Italian harpist, contemporary classical and new age composer, singer, and novelist, born in Milan, Italy
- Joel Hodgson, American comedian (Mystery Science Theater 3000), born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin
- Kee Marcello [Kjell Hilding Löfbom], Swedish rock guitarist (Europe - Final Countdown; Easy Action), born in Ludvika, Sweden
Famous Deaths
- Leonard Woolley, British pioneering archaeologist, excavated Royal Cemetery at Ur, dies at 79
Died in 1960 1960 Highlights
About February 20, 1960
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 2 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Theme From "A Summer Place" - Percy Faith And His Orchestra
#1 Song: Why - Anthony Newley
