Historical Events
- UN General Assembly admit 13 African countries & Cyprus (96 nations)
- WFSU TV channel 11 in Tallahassee, FL (PBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Alice Regina Brown, American 4X100 runner (Olympic gold 1984, 88), born in Jackson, Mississippi
- Deborah Roberts, American journalist and TV reporter, born in Perry, Georgia
- James A. Pawelczyk, American astronaut (sk STS 90), born in Buffalo, New York
Famous Deaths
- Lee Duncan, owner/trainer (Rin Tin Tin), dies of a heart attack at 67
- Michel Brusselmans, Belgian composer, dies at 74
About September 20, 1960
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 8 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own - Connie Francis
#1 Song: Apache - The Shadows