Famous Birthdays
- Ken Coomer, American drummer and producer (Uncle Tupelo; Wilco), born in Nashville, Tennessee
- René Froger, Dutch singer ("Everything Can Make a Man Happy"), born in Amsterdam
Tilda Swinton (63 years old)
British actress (We Need to Talk About Kevin, The Chronicles of Narnia), born in London, England
Famous Deaths
- August Gailit, Estonian writer (Ekke Moor), dies at 69
- Johnny Horton, American country and rockabilly singer ("The Battle of New Orleans"), dies in a car accident at 33
Mack Sennett (1880-1960)
Canadian-American film director and producer (Keystone Kops), dies at 80
- Ward Bond, American actor (Wagon Train, It's a Wonderful Life), dies of a heart attack at 57
Died in 1960 1960 Highlights
About November 5, 1960
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 5 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Save The Last Dance For Me - The Drifters
#1 Song: It's Now Or Never - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
