Historical Events
Election of Interest
John F. Kennedy is elected President of the United States, defeating Republican candidate Richard Nixon who was the incumbent Vice President
Famous Birthdays
- Michael Nyqvist, Swedish actor (Girl with A Dragon Tattoo), born in Stockholm, Sweden
- Oleg Menshikov, Russian actor (Burnt by the Sun), born in Serpukhov, Moscow Oblast, Russian SFSR
Famous Deaths
Otto Frederick Rohwedder (1880-1960)
American engineer (invented the bread-slicing machine), dies at 80
1960 Highlights
About November 8, 1960
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 62 years and 7 months
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Georgia On My Mind - Ray Charles
#1 Song: It's Now Or Never - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
