1960 in History
57 events found for 1960
1960
Burkina Faso, then known as Upper Volta, becomes independent from France.
Burkina Faso, then known as Upper Volta, becomes independent from France.
1960
Cuban Revolution: Cuba nationalizes American and foreign-owned property in the nation.
Cuban Revolution: Cuba nationalizes American and foreign-owned property in the nation.
1960
Echo 1A, NASA's first successful communications satellite, is launched.
Echo 1A, NASA's first successful communications satellite, is launched.
1960
The Central African Republic declares independence from France.
The Central African Republic declares independence from France.
1960
Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) becomes independent from France.
Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) becomes independent from France.
1960
Cyprus gains its independence from the United Kingdom.
Cyprus gains its independence from the United Kingdom.
1960
Joseph Kittinger parachutes from a balloon over New Mexico, United States, at 102,800 feet (31,300 m), setting three…
Joseph Kittinger parachutes from a balloon over New Mexico, United States, at 102,800 feet (31,300 m), setting three…
1960
Aeroflot Flight 036 crashes in Soviet Ukraine, killing 34.
Aeroflot Flight 036 crashes in Soviet Ukraine, killing 34.
1960
Cold War: In Moscow, Russia, Soviet Union, downed American U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers is sentenced to ten years…
Cold War: In Moscow, Russia, Soviet Union, downed American U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers is sentenced to ten years…
1960
Sputnik program: Korabl-Sputnik 2: The Soviet Union launches the satellite with the dogs Belka and Strelka, 40 mice,…
Sputnik program: Korabl-Sputnik 2: The Soviet Union launches the satellite with the dogs Belka and Strelka, 40 mice,…
1960
Senegal breaks from the Mali Federation, declaring its independence.
Senegal breaks from the Mali Federation, declaring its independence.
1960
The Games of the XVII Olympiad commence in Rome, Italy.
The Games of the XVII Olympiad commence in Rome, Italy.
1960
Air France Flight 343 crashes on approach to Yoff Airport in Senegal, killing all 63 aboard.
Air France Flight 343 crashes on approach to Yoff Airport in Senegal, killing all 63 aboard.