Historical Events
- "Vintage '60" opens at Brooks Atkinson Theatre NYC for 8 performances
Event of Interest
John F. Kennedy states he does not speak for the Roman Catholic Church, and neither does the Church speak for him.
Famous Birthdays
- Road Warrior Animal [Joseph Laurinaitis], American pro wrestler (3 x WWE Tag Team C'ship; WWE Hall of Fame), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 2020)
Famous Deaths
- Jules Buffano, American composer and pianist (Jimmy Durante Show), dies at 62
Died in 1960 1960 Highlights
About September 12, 1960
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 7 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Twist - Chubby Checker
#1 Song: Apache - The Shadows
