On This Day

What Happened on April 12, 1960

Day of the Week: Tuesday

Historical Events

  • Bert Haanstra wins Oscar for "Glass"
  • Bill Veeck & Chicago Comiskey Park debuts "Exploding Scoreboard"

Famous Birthdays


Person of interestRon MacLean

Ron MacLean, Canadian sportscaster (Hockey Night in Canada), born in Zweibrücken, Germany

CBC Sportscaster Ron MacLean
CBC Sportscaster
Ron MacLean


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