The 1960s

Explore 1640 historical events from 1960–1969.

1961 65 years ago

José Luíz Barbosa, Brazilian runner and coach

José Luíz Barbosa, known as Zequinha Barbosa is a Brazilian former middle-distance runner who specialized in the 800 metres. José participated in 4 Olympic Games: 1984 Los Angeles;…

José Luíz Barbosa, Brazilian runner and coach

1961 65 years ago

Peri Gilpin, American actress

Peri Gilpin is an American actress who portrayed Roz Doyle in the NBC sitcom Frasier and Kim Keeler in the ABC Family drama series Make It or Break It.

Peri Gilpin, American actress

1961 65 years ago

John Miceli, American drummer

Meat Loaf’s Neverland Express is an American rotating backing band that previously worked with American singer Meat Loaf. The Neverland Express have continued touring with American…

John Miceli, American drummer

1961 65 years ago

John Terlesky, American actor

John Todd Terlesky is an American actor, film director, television director and screenwriter. As an actor, he is known for playing Deathstalker in the 1987 film Deathstalker II, an…

John Terlesky, American actor

1961 65 years ago

Ray Cote, Canadian ice hockey player

Ray Cote is a former professional ice hockey forward. He spent his junior career with the Calgary Wranglers of the WHL and signed a free agent contract with the Edmonton Oilers in …

Ray Cote, Canadian ice hockey player

1961 65 years ago

Paul Coffey, Canadian ice hockey player

Paul Patrick Coffey is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played for nine teams over 21 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1980 to 2000. Coffey …

Paul Coffey, Canadian ice hockey player

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1961 65 years ago

Mark Curry, American actor

Marcus G. Curry, known professionally as Mark Curry, is an American actor, comedian, and television host. He is best known for his role as Mark Cooper, ex–basketball player turned …

Mark Curry, American actor

1961 65 years ago

John Huston, American golfer

Johnny Ray Huston is an American professional golfer who won seven PGA Tour events and currently plays on the PGA Tour Champions.

John Huston, American golfer

1961 65 years ago

Peter Vidmar, American gymnast

Peter Glen Vidmar is an American gymnast and two-time Olympic gold medalist. He was a member of the United States men's national artistic gymnastics team and won gold in the team f…

Peter Vidmar, American gymnast