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December 28, 1960

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Historical Context for December 28, 1960

In 1960, the world population was approximately 3,015,470,894 people^[†]

Notable Births

1960Ray Bourque, Canadian ice hockey player^[†]

Raymond Jean Bourque is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He holds records for most career goals, assists, and points by a defenceman in the National Hockey League (NHL). He won the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL's best defenceman five times, while finishing second for that trophy a further six times. He also twice finished second in the voting for the Hart Memorial Trophy, a rarity for a defenceman. He was named to the end-of-season All-Star teams 19 times, 13 on the first-team and six on the second-team.

1960John Fitzgerald, Australian tennis player, coach, and sportscaster^[†]

John Basil Fitzgerald OAM is a former professional tennis player from Australia who played right-handed with a single-handed backhand.

1960Chad McQueen, American actor and race car driver (died 2024)^[†]

Chadwick Steven McQueen was an American actor, film producer, martial artist, and race car driver. He was the only son and last living child of actor Steve McQueen (1930–1980).

1960Melvin Turpin, American basketball player (died 2010)^[†]

Melvin Harrison Turpin was an American professional basketball player. He played five seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was an All-American college player at the University of Kentucky, where as a senior he led the Wildcats to the 1984 Final Four.

Notable Deaths

1960Philippe Panneton, Canadian physician, academic, and diplomat (born 1895)^[†]

Philippe Panneton was a Canadian physician, academic, diplomat and writer.

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Headlines from December 28, 1960

KENNEDY SELECTS NAVY SECRETARY; Names John B. Connally Jr., Johnson Aide -- Appoints Highway Administrator KENNEDY CHOOSES NAVY SECRETARY

By Special to The New York Times

Kennedy appts J B Connolly Jr Sec; Sen Johnson pleased

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M'NAMARA IS COOL TO PENTAGON SHIFT; Will Retain Present Set-Up for Defense Organization Despite Symington Study M'NAMARA IS COOL TO DEFENSE SHIFT

By Jack Raymondspecial To the New York Times

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- The prospects of a drastic Pentagon reorganization were described today by qualified sources in the incoming Kennedy Administration as relatively slim for some time to come.

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British Scientist Gives Warning On A-Bomb's Threat to World; SCIENTIST SOUNDS A-BOMB WARNING

By Walter Sullivan

Sir Charles P Snow warns that 12 or more nations have capacity to mfr nuclear weapons within 6 yrs and that it is 'statistical certainty' that in 10 yrs some bombs will be exploded through accident, folly or madness,' s, NYC; urges scientists take direct responsibility to seek curbs; urges US take risks inherent in tests ban; Rev T M Hesburgh and Dr W O Baker query Snow views

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RED SUPPLY PLANE OVER LOAS FIRES ON U.S. AIRCRAFT; Machine Gun Knocks Out Engine and Hits Fuselage of Embassy Observer NO INJURIES REPORTED Americans Say They Flew at Request of Vientiane to Watch Drops to Leftists

By United Press International

USSR-built plane making airdrop to Leftist troops fires on US Embassy aircraft observing operation at request of Laotian Govt; Rightist troops reptd close on heels of Kong Le forces; Poland joins USSR in demand for great powers conf to consider 'threat to peace,' declaration; urges reactivating supervisory comm; declaration text

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U.N. CHIEF TO VISIT CONGO NEXT WEEK; Me Will Look Into Growing Crisis and Talk With the Disputing Elements

By Special to The New York Times

Hammarskjold to visit Congo to study crisis

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KENNEDY BACKED ON RISE IN FUNDS FOR TOP ENVOYS; Wins Congressional Support on Program to Get Career Men Into Major Posts PLANS TO NAME BOHLEN Indicates He Will Appoint Former Diplomat to Serve at Embassy in Paris KENNEDY BACKED ON DIPLOMAT FUND

By W.h. Lawrencespecial To the New York Times

Apptd Fed Hwy Admr by Pres-elect Kennedy

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Mayor Rejects Plea To Remove Kaplan; OUSTER OF KAPLAN BARRED BY MAYOR

By Charles G. Bennett

Wagner upholds Kaplan

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Dial Service to Give Fads in City Crises; CITY WILL INFORM PUBLIC BY PHONE

By Unknown Author

NYC plans special service to make latest news on weather, traffic, transport, schools, emergencies and other matters of pub interest available over special phone on round-the-clock basis, starting July 1; radio station WNYC to collect data, transmit them to NY Telephone Co; plan prompted by overloading of normal information channels last fall

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BELGIAN STRIKERS PRESS PROTESTS; Employers and Leaders of Unions Are Reported to Be Seeking Accord BELGIAN STRIKERS PRESS PROTESTS

By Harry Gilroyspecial To the New York Times

strikers demonstrate, Brussels, other indus centers; illus; demand Eyskens resignation; Christian Unions Confed backs Govt back-to-work drive; pub services partly restored to many areas

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Yugoslav Fiscal Reforms, Aided by West, Setfor '61; YUGOSLAVS SET FISCAL REFORMS

By Paul Underwoodspecial To the New York Times

Zaniboni, Tito

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CAYANAGH SCORES NAVY AT INQUIRY; Says 'Sloppy' Upkeep Made Carrier a 'Bomb' in Fire CAVANAGH SCORES NAVY AT INQUIRY

By Kennett Love

Cavanagh testifies; scores 'sloppy' housekeeping and fire-prevention practices; holds Shore Patrol officiousness hindered NYC firemen; scores use of untreated wood for scaffolding and sheds aboard ship; holds fire cos wasted time looking for hydrants because naval security prevented familiarity with shipyd

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Governor to Ask More Tax Aid If Railroads Maintain Service; GOVERNOR TO ASK MORE AID TO RAILS

By Warren Weaver Jr.special To the New York Times

Gov Rockefeller to urge NYS Legis to authorize more tax relief for commuter rrs; seeks to save rrs $15 million in 2 1/2 yrs rather than 5 yrs, set up new formula to cut local taxes on passenger facilities

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