Historical Events
TV Show Appearance
Elvis Presley appears on a Frank Sinatra television special; Elvis sings Sinatra's 1957 Cy Coleman hit "Witchcraft", and Frank performs Presley's 1956 classic "Love Me Tender"
Famous Birthdays
- Lisa Martin, Australian marathoner (Olympic-silver 1988), born in Gawler, South Australia
Famous Deaths
- (Cecil) Armstrong Gibbs, English composer, dies of pneumonia at 70
- Prince Aly Khan [Ali Salman Aga Khan], Pakistani socialite, jockey, political ambassador and third husband to Rita Hayworth, dies from injuries sustained in a car accident at 48
Died in 1960 1960 Highlights
About May 12, 1960
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 64 years and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Stuck On You - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
- #1 Song: Cathy's Clown - Everly Brothers