Historical Events
- "Finian's Rainbow" opens at 46th St Theater NYC for 12 performances
- "Got A Girl" by The Four Preps hits #24
'The Banality of Evil'
Israel announces capture of Nazi Adolf Eichmann in Argentina
- WGTV TV channel 8 in Athens-Atlanta, GA (PBS) begins broadcasting
- WKBM TV (now WLII) channel 11 in Caguas/San Juan, PR 1st broadcast
- WRCA radio changes call letters back to WNBC (NYC)
Famous Deaths
- Georges Claude, French engineer and inventor (neon light), dies at 89
About May 23, 1960
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 63 years and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cathy's Clown - The Everly Brothers
#1 Song: Cathy's Clown - Everly Brothers