What happened in September 1960?
The top front-page story of each day in September 1960, as it was reported at the time. Click a date to see that day’s full front page and the matching birthday books.
- Sep 1🔬 Olympics Lead in Yachting – O'Day sails 5.5 meter yacht into first place at the Olympics after three races, showcasing U.S. dominance in yachting.
- Sep 2🦖 Earliest Fossil Found – Scotland yields a 300-million-year-old reptile, one of the first four-legged animals on Earth.
- Sep 3🎥 Film Festival Begins – Antioch College kicks off a four-day film festival featuring various screenings and panel discussions.
- Sep 4🌍 U.S. Aid Talks Begin – U.S. Secretary of State Dillon arrives in Bogotá for discussions on a $600 million aid plan for Latin America.
- Sep 5🏎️ Ferrari Wins Grand Prix – Hill drives a Ferrari to victory in the Grand Prix of Europe at Monza, with Ginther and Mairesse following.
- Sep 6🌌 Meteorites Spur Study – Research at Brookhaven on meteorites sheds new light on cosmic-ray energy sources and their implications.
- Sep 7🏅 Decathlon Victory – Rafer Johnson wins the decathlon by 58 points, showcasing remarkable athleticism at the Olympic Games in Rome.
- Sep 8⛵ Moore Wins Sailing Event – Manhasset Bay Commodore triumphs in the Resolute Class, with his son also achieving victory.
- Sep 9🌍 Hurricane Heads for Florida – A hurricane approaches the Florida Keys, impacting the Bahamas and Cuba, while the Virgin Islands remain spared.
- Sep 10🔬 Atom Clock Invented – Dr. Arditi invents an atom clock for space pilots, accurate to one second in 300 years, enhancing precision in navigation.
- Sep 11🏛️ Olympic Basketball Triumph – Americans crush Brazilians, 90-63, to capture Olympic basketball title, with Lucas leading the team with 23 points.
- Sep 12🏅 Olympic Games Conclude – The Olympic Games end with the Soviet Union leading in medals, showcasing international athletic achievement.
- Sep 13🌪️ Storm Causes Flooding – Severe storm with 90 mph winds and heavy rain leads to flooding, power outages, and evacuations along the coast.
- Sep 14🌍 U.N. Eases Congo Control – U.N. yields control of Congo radio and eases airport restrictions, aiding Lumumba's efforts to retain premiership.
- Sep 15🌍 African Students Airlifted – 148 African college students airlifted to the U.S. for education, with support from the Kennedy Foundation.
- Sep 16🌍 U.N. Debate on Congo – U.S. expresses full confidence in Hammarskjold during a debate at the U.N. regarding the situation in the Congo.
- Sep 17🔬 Photoelectric Eye Patented – A new scanning device can identify fingerprints in five seconds, making the matching process automatic.
- Sep 18🔭 Alpine Telescope Scans – A new French telescope, the largest in Europe, begins observing star fluorescence, marking a significant advancement in astronomy.
- Sep 19🌌 Moon Landing Sites Studied – French Observatory conducts deep survey of potential moon landing sites for future U.S. missions.
- Sep 20🌊 Indus River Pact Signed – Nehru and Ayub sign agreement in Karachi, resolving a 13-year dispute between India and Pakistan over water rights.
- Sep 21🌍 Assembly Opened – Ireland's Boland wins presidency contest at the U.N. assembly, defeating a Czech candidate with Khrushchev, Castro, and Tito in attendance.
- Sep 22🔬 Joint Atom Study – Twelve nations collaborate on a significant joint study of atomic energy at a European research center.
- Sep 23🌍 Science Ship Returns – Columbia's Vema returns after a 40,000-mile world trip, with findings from the sea floor to be analyzed over the coming month.
- Sep 24🚀 U.S. Moon Satellite Launch – Launching team in Florida prepares to fire a moon satellite after four previous failed attempts.
- Sep 25🔬 Red Light Discovered – French scientist finds a belt of red light in the sky, migrating across the equator in the tropics.
- Sep 26🚀 World Space Unit Formed – Scientists from 10 European nations and Australia plan to establish a collaborative space agency in London.
- Sep 27🎭 Carnegie Hall Reopens – The newly redecorated Carnegie Hall opens with a concert led by Isaac Stern, celebrating its preservation against demolition.
- Sep 28🌍 Nasser's U.N. Speech – Nasser receives applause during his first address at the U.N., with Khrushchev leading the clapping.
- Sep 29🕊️ Denmark Proposes Disarmament – Denmark urges East and West to take new steps toward disarmament at the U.N. Assembly, proposing partial world inspections.
- Sep 30🌍 Cambodia Proposes Neutral Zone – Cambodia's leader urges the U.N. to establish a neutral zone in Southeast Asia, involving Laos as a buffer between rival blocs.
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