Historical Events
- British Somaliland becomes part of Somalia
- Chlorophyll "A" synthesized in Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Oil pipe line from Rotterdam-Ruhrgebied opens
Famous Birthdays
- Brian Dillinger, actor (Brighton Beach Memoirs), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Jim Nussle, American politician, U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa (2003-07), born in Des Moines, Iowa
Famous Deaths
- Harry Pollitt, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Great Britain dies at 69
- Lottie Dod, British all-round athlete (Wimbledon 1887-88, 1891-93), dies at 88
1960 Highlights
About June 27, 1960
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 9 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
