Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03

1960 in Belgium

Explore 3 historical events and records for Belgium in 1960.

Historical records for Belgium in 1960

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Cornell Appointment

Englert, Francois · Ithaca · Science / Physics

Becomes an assistant professor at Cornell University after his initial research-associate appointment.

Fentanyl

Janssen, Paul · Beerse · Pharmacologist · Science / Medicine

Develops fentanyl as a powerful synthetic opioid analgesic.

Synthetic Opioid Analgesic

Janssen, Paul · Beerse · Pharmacologist · Science / Medicine

Creates an anaesthetic medicine with rapid onset and high potency.

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