What Happened on March 14, 1960

Historical Events

  • 14 die in a train crash in Bakersfield, California

NBA Record

Philadelphia center Wilt Chamberlain sets NBA playoff record of 53 points in Warriors' 132-112 win over Syracuse Nationals at Philadelphia Civic Center

Famous Birthdays

  • George Horvath, Swedish pentathlete (Olympic-1980)
  • Kendra Smith, American rock singer-songwriter and musician (The Dream Syndicate, 1981-83; Opal), born in Champlin, Minnesota

Kirby Puckett (1960-2006)

American Baseball HOF centerfielder (10 × MLB All-Star; World Series 1987, 91; ALCS MVP 1991; 6 × Gold Glove Award; Minnesota Twins), born in Chicago, Illinois


About March 14, 1960

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 1 month and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The Theme From "A Summer Place" - Percy Faith And His Orchestra
  • UK #1 Song: Running Bear - Johnny Preston