Polaris
The United States Navy promotes Polaris as a survivable sea based strategic deterrent
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1960 in United States of America — Page 4
Explore 136 historical events and records for United States of America in 1960.
Historical records for United States of America in 1960
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Polaris
The United States continues development of the Polaris submarine launched ballistic missile as a strategic nuclear weapon
Polaris
William Raborn oversees the Special Projects Office responsible for rapid Polaris missile development
Rabbit, Run
Publication of "Rabbit, Run"
Recording Session
Begins professional recording work as a young musician before moving into production and arranging.
Seven Samurai
Bronson gained attention in 1960 with his role in John Sturges western The Magnificent Seven, where he played one of seven gunfighters taking up the cause of the defenseless, which was based on Akira Kurosawas Seven Samurai
Spanish Stables Preservation
Shaw supported restoration of the historic Spanish Stables complex on Governor Nicholls Street in New Orleans.
Spartacus
Directs Spartacus, the historical epic starring Kirk Douglas as the rebel gladiator.
Strangers When We Meet
Co-stars with Kirk Douglas in the critically acclaimed Strangers When We Meet also featuring Walter Matthau and Ernie Kovacs
The Misfits
The last film that Monroe completed was John Hustons The Misfits, which Miller had written to provide her with a role in a drama
The Sundowners
Directs, "The Sundowners"
Toby Award Sound of Music Actress
Mary Martin won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for originating Maria in The Sound of Music.
USA has given $2billion in aid & stationed 685 non combat
The USA has given $2billion in aid & stationed 685 non combat advisers in South Vietnam
Venus Greenhouse Effect
Sagan develops models showing that a strong greenhouse effect can explain the extremely high surface temperature of Venus.
Victory-Ali
Ali wins his first professional fight, a six-round decision over Tunney Hunsaker, who was the police chief of Fayetteville, West Virginia
Victory-Ali
Ali wins his first professional fight, a six-round decision over Tunney Hunsaker, who was the police chief of Fayetteville, West Virginia
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