Historical Events
- Bathosphere "Trieste", crewed by Jacques Piccard and US Navy Lieutenant Don Walsh, reaches bottom of Pacific (10,900 m)
Famous Birthdays
- Greg Ritchie, Australian cricketer (Qld & Aust batsman Fat Cat Mahatma Cote), born in Stanthorpe, Queensland
- Misha Mck, American actress (Gerri-Me & Mrs C), born in East Orange New Jersey
- Patrick de Gayardon, French skydiver & skysurfing pioneer, born in Oullins, France (d. 1998)
1960 Highlights
About January 23, 1960
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 4 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Running Bear - Johnny Preston
#1 Song: Starry Eyed - Michael Holliday with The Michael Sammes Singers
