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1st of Jan 1960 was the start of the decade.
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The Committee for Economic Development of Australia is an organisation and forum whose aim is to promote economic development in Australia.
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Arthur Calwell becomes the leader of the Australian Labor Party in Australia
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First weather satellite was launched into space.
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Paul, also known as Bono for his stage name, is one of the members who made up the rock band U2.
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Tracy Grimshaw, a channel Nine news presenter was born on this date.
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After his father won 100 000 pounds in the lottery, he was kidnapped before getting to school and was killed at a later date.
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This date marks the first ever plane hijacking in the world, happening on an Australian airline.
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Sometime in August the Beatles formed their name and became professional.
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Opening Ceremony for the Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy was held on the 25th of August.
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Warragamba Dam is opened by the Premier of New South Wales.
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John F Kennedy wins the election over RIchard Nixon by a close percentage of 0.1%.
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The Bathust 1000, known as the Armstrong 500 back then, was first held in Victoria.
