Historical Events
US Masters Golf
24th US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: 1958 champion Arnold Palmer birdies the final 2 holes to win by 1 stroke over runner-up Ken Venturi
- Senate passes landmark Civil Rights Bill
Famous Birthdays
- Julie Fulton, American actress (Lime Steel), born in Evanston, Illinois
- Katrina Leskanich, American musician and singer (Katrina and the Waves - "Walking On Sunshine"), born in Topeka, Kansas
Famous Weddings
Jerry West
NBA guard Jerry West (21) weds his college sweetheart Martha Kane in Morgantown, West Virginia
Famous Deaths
- Arthur Benjamin, Australian composer (Devil Take Her), dies at 66
1960 Highlights
About April 10, 1960
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 9 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Theme From "A Summer Place" - Percy Faith And His Orchestra
#1 Song: My Old Man's A Dustman - Lonnie Donegan