The 1960s

Explore 5816 historical events from 1960–1969.

1962

Craig Kilborn, American television host

Craig Lawrence Kilborn is an American television host, actor, comedian, direcor, and sports commentator. Kilborn began a career in sports broadcasting in the late 1980s, leading to…

Craig Kilborn, American television host

1962

Emile Roemer, Dutch educator and politician

Emile Gerardus Maria Roemer is a Dutch politician serving as King's Commissioner of Limburg since December 2021. A member of the Socialist Party (SP), he was its leader and parliam…

Emile Roemer, Dutch educator and politician

1962

Taslima Nasrin, Bangladeshi author

Taslima Nasrin is a Bangladeshi-Swedish writer, physician, feminist, secular humanist, and activist. She is known for her writings on feminism and her criticism of Islam; some of h…

Taslima Nasrin, Bangladeshi author

1962

Theresa Andrews, American swimmer

Theresa Andrews is an American former competitive swimmer and Olympic champion. Raised in Maryland, Andrews gained prominence as a national collegiate champion when competing for t…

Theresa Andrews, American swimmer

1962

Roger Kingdom, American hurdler

Roger Kingdom is an American former sprint hurdler who was twice Olympic champion in the 110 meters. Kingdom set a world record of 12.92 in 1989. He is now an athletics coach and s…

Roger Kingdom, American hurdler

1962

Adam Oates, Canadian ice hockey player

Adam Robert Oates is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, former co-head coach for the New Jersey Devils and former head coach for the Washington Capitals. He played 1…

Adam Oates, Canadian ice hockey player

1962

Ricky Sanders, American football player

Ricky Wayne Sanders is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for 12 seasons from 1983 to 1994, two with the United States Football League (USFL)'s…

Ricky Sanders, American football player

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1962

Tony Cascarino, English-Irish footballer

Anthony Guy Cascarino is a former professional footballer who played as a striker for various British and French clubs and internationally for the Republic of Ireland national team…

Tony Cascarino, English-Irish footballer

1962

Dee Bradley Baker, American voice actor

Dee Bradley Baker is an American voice actor. Much of his work has consisted of vocalizations of animals and monsters. Baker's roles include animated series such as Adventure Time,…

Dee Bradley Baker, American voice actor

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1962

Ruud Gullit, Dutch footballer and manager

Ruud Gullit is a Dutch former professional footballer and manager. Known for his ability to play multiple positions, he won the 1987 Ballon d'Or and was a long-time Netherlands nat…

Ruud Gullit, Dutch footballer and manager