1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1960th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 960th year of the 2nd …

May 25, 2010 · During his presidential campaign in 1960, John F. Kennedy had promised the most ambitious domestic agenda since the New Deal: the “New Frontier,” a package of laws …

Historical events from year 1960. Learn about 601 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1960 or search by date or keyword.

Sep 26, 2024 · Discover the most significant events of 1960, from world-changing political decisions to cultural milestones. Explore the key moments that shaped history during this …

Sep 20, 2024 · Discover 29 fascinating facts about the year 1960, from historical events to cultural milestones that shaped the world.

Oct 14, 2016 · This timeline offers a sample of newsworthy happenings from the 1960s. The events used in this interactive timeline were chosen on the basis of importance at the time, …

What Happened in 1960? MAJOR EVENTS: John F. Kennedy elected President in narrow contest over Richard Nixon Soviet Union shoots down an American U-2 reconnaissance airplane over …

Neil Armstrong takes his historic first steps on the moon. A bulleted list of important events of the 1960s by year.

While the achievements of humans being launched into space, orbiting Earth, performing spacewalks, and walking on the Moon extended exploration, the Sixties are known as the …

November 8, 1960 - The presidential race to succeed two term president Dwight D. Eisenhower is won by Senator John F. Kennedy, the Democratic candidate from Massachusetts, over …