* J. L. Austin ( 1911 – 1960 ), British philosopher

Albert Camus (; 7 November 1913 – 4 January 1960 ) was an algerian born author, journalist, and philosopher.

* 1895 – Dudley Nichols, American screenwriter ( d. 1960 )

* 1960 – Batem, French comic book artist

* 1960 – Warren Haynes, American guitarist and songwriter ( The Allman Brothers Band, Gov't Mule, and The Dead )

* 1960 – John Pizzarelli, American jazz guitarist, songwriter, singer and bandleader

* 1960 – Ron MacLean, Canadian sportscaster

* 1895 – Philippe Panneton, French Canadian physician, diplomat, and writer ( d. 1960 )

* 1925 – Johnny Horton, American singer and musician ( d. 1960 )

* 1960 – Kerry Healey, American politician

* 1960 – David Miscavige, American leader of the Church of Scientology

* 1960 – Cuban Revolution: Cuba nationalizes American and foreign-owned property in the nation.

* 1960 – Dale Ellis, American basketball player

* 1960 – The Central African Republic declares independence from France.

* 1960 – Koji Kondo, Japanese composer

* 1960 – Phil Taylor, English darts player

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* 1896 – Lorenzo Herrera, Venezuelan singer and composer ( d. 1960 )

* 1960 – Linda Fratianne, American figure skater

* 1960 – Neal Morse, American singer and keyboardist ( Spock's Beard, Transatlantic, Yellow Matter Custard, and Flying Colors )

* 1960 – David Yow, American singer-songwriter ( Scratch Acid, The Jesus Lizard, and Qui )

* 1960 – Dahomey ( later renamed Benin ) declares independence from France.

* 1960 – Islamabad is declared the federal capital of the Government of Pakistan.

* 1960 – Chuck D, American rapper, producer, and author ( Public Enemy )

* 1960 – Suzi Gardner, American singer-songwriter and guitarist and songwriter ( L7 )

In answer to a New York Times query on what is fame ( `` Thoughts On Fame '', October 23, 1960 ), Carl said: `` Fame is a figment of a pigment.

Mr. Richard Preston, executive director of the New Hampshire State Planning and Development Commission, in his remarks to the Governors Conference on Industrial Development at Providence on October 8, 1960, warned against the fallacy of attempting to attract industry solely to reduce the tax rate or to underwrite municipal services such as schools when he said: `` If this is the fundamental reason for a community's interest or if this is the basic approach, success if any will be difficult to obtain ''.

New obligational authority for 1961 recommended in this budget for aircraft procurement ( excluding amounts for related research and construction ) totals $4,753 million, which is $1,390 million below that enacted for 1960.

* 1960 – Joseph Kittinger parachutes from a balloon over New Mexico at, setting three records that still stand today: High-altitude jump, free fall, and highest speed by a human without an aircraft.

Lancaster won the 1960 Academy Award for Best Actor, a Golden Globe Award, and the New York Film Critics Award for his performance in Elmer Gantry.

1960 ), first black New York City Police Commissioner, 1983 – 1989

Eisenhower described his position on space and the need for peace during his speech to the General Assembly of the United Nations, New York City, September 22, 1960:

* 1960 – 1960 New York air disaster: While approaching New York's Idlewild Airport, a United Airlines Douglas DC-8 collides with a TWA Lockheed Super Constellation in a blinding snowstorm over Staten Island, killing 134.

* 1960 – Temuera Morrison, New Zealand actor

* 1960: New Comedy Showcase TV series ( executive producer ) ( unknown episodes )

The New Reasoner combined with the Universities and Left Review to form New Left Review in 1960, though Thompson and others fell out with the group around Perry Anderson who took over the journal in 1962.

New York: Random House, 1960

* 1960 – A New York bound Alitalia airliner crashed into a cemetery at Shannon, Ireland, shortly after takeoff, killing 34 of the 52 persons on board.

* 1960 – The U. S. Navy submarine begins Operation Sandblast, setting sail from New London, Connecticut, to begin the first submerged circumnavigation of the globe.

* LaGuardia Airport, the smallest of New York's three major currently operating airports, bears his name ; the airport was voted the " greatest airport in the world " by the worldwide aviation community in 1960.

Futurama was an exhibit / ride at the 1939 New York World's Fair designed by Norman Bel Geddes that tried to show the world 20 years into the future ( 1959 – 1960 ).

Another speculation is that the word may have been inspired by the 1960 hit song " Gonzo " by New Orleans rhythm and blues pianist James Booker.

* 1960 – Siedah Garrett, American singer-songwriter ( Brand New Heavies )

* 1960 – National Airlines Flight 2511 is destroyed in mid-air by a bomb, while en route from New York City to Miami, Florida.

* R. D. Laing and D. G. Cooper, Reason and Violence: A Decade of Sartre's Philosophy, 1950 – 1960, New York: Pantheon, 1971.