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 millennium, the …

Historical events from year 1960. Learn about 596 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1960 or search by date or keyword.

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 and reforms …

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 pivotal year

What happened and who was famous in 1960? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 1960.

November 8 – 1960 United States presidential election: In a close race, Democratic U. S. Senator John F. Kennedy is elected over Republican U.S. Vice President Richard M. Nixon, becoming (at 43) the …

Oct 21, 2025 · From groundbreaking achievements in space exploration to pivotal movements in civil rights, each event left a lasting impact. This blog explores 30 significant moments and memories …

1960: Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

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 incumbent Vice …