The 1960s

Explore 1640 historical events from 1960–1969.

1963

Mark Anthony Santos, Filipino politician

Mark Anthony Gayoso Santos is a Filipino politician who is the representative for Las Piñas's at-large district, serving since 2025. Before being elected to Congress, he had served…

Mark Anthony Santos, Filipino politician

1963

The Sandman, American wrestler

James Fullington, better known by his ring name The Sandman, is an American retired professional wrestler. He is best known for his run with Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), w…

The Sandman, American wrestler

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Bruce Smith, American football player

Bruce Bernard Smith is an American former professional football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 19 seasons, primarily with the Buffalo Bills. He …

Bruce Smith, American football player

1963

Margarita Ponomaryova, Russian hurdler

Margarita Anatolyevna Ponomaryova, also known as Margarita Khromova, was a hurdler from Russia, best known for setting the world record in the women's 400 metres hurdles in 1984 wi…

Margarita Ponomaryova, Russian hurdler

1963

Mark Ovenden, British author and broadcaster

Mark Ovenden F.R.G.S. is a broadcaster and author who specialises in the subjects of graphic design, cartography and architecture in public transport, with an emphasis on undergrou…

Mark Ovenden, British author and broadcaster

1963

Wilhelm Weber, German gymnast (born 1880)

Ernst Friedrich Wilhelm Weber was a German gymnast who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. He won 2 medals, 1 silver and 1 bronze, and participated in three Olympic Games. His fi…

Wilhelm Weber, German gymnast (born 1880)

1963

Kirk Baptiste, American sprinter

Kirk Baptiste was an American track and field athlete, who mainly competed in the 200 metres. He was born in Beaumont, Texas. He competed for the United States at the 1984 Summer O…

Kirk Baptiste, American sprinter

1963

Lope K

Lope K. Santos was a Filipino Tagalog-language writer and former senator of the Philippines. He is best known for his 1906 socialist novel, Banaag at Sikat and for his contribution…

Lope K