Famous Birthdays
- Dave Gilbert, Australian cricketer (Aussie pace bowler in 9 Tests 1985-86), born in Darlinghurst, Australia
David Boon (62 years old)
Australian cricket batsman (107 Tests, 7,422 runs @ 43.65; 21 x 100s; 181 ODIs), born in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
- Katerina Didaskalou, Greek actress, born in Athens, Greece
- Thomas Lubanga, Congolese war criminal, born in Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Famous Deaths
- Eden Phillpotts, English novelist, poet and playwright (Red Madymaynes), dies at 98
- Philippe Panneton, Canadian physician, diplomat and writer (Trente arpents), dies at 65
1960 Highlights
About December 29, 1960
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 5 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Are You Lonesome To-night? - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
#1 Song: I Love You - Cliff Richard & The Shadows
