What Happened on October 31, 1960

Historical Events

  • Cyclone hits coast of Gulf of Bengal; about 10,000 die

Famous Birthdays

  • Arnaud Desplechin, French film director and screenwriter, born in Roubaix, France
  • Janice Harrer, American WPVA volleyballer (US Open-1989, Olympics 1996), born in Torrance, California
  • Luis Fortuño, Puerto Rican delegate to Congress, born in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Reza Pahlavi (63 years old)

Crown Prince of Iran, born in Tehran, Iran


Famous Deaths

  • H L Davis, American writer (Honey in the Horn, Pulitzer prize), dies at 64
Died in 1960 1960 Highlights

About October 31, 1960

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 6 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Save The Last Dance For Me - The Drifters
  • UK #1 Song: It's Now Or Never - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires