Major worldwide events that occurred in 1960

The year 1960

Period: Jan 1, 1960 to Dec 31, 1960

Dominos Pizza is founded

Period: Jan 1, 1960 to Dec 31, 1960

Wikipedia page on Dominos PizzaWhile the exact date of this event is unknown, the Dominos Pizza franchise was founded sometime this year

Winter Olympic Games

Feb 18, 1960

The eighth annual Winter Olympics are held in Placer County, California

First Weather Satellite Launched into space

Apr 1, 1960

Information on TIROS-1 NASA launched it's very first satellite that was able to successfully show the earth's climate. It was called TIROS-1

Bono is born

May 10, 1960

A biography on Bono U2 vocalist and guitarist Paul David Hewson, a.k.a Bono, was born on this day.

Tracy Grimshaw is born

Jun 3, 1960

Tracy Grimshaw Information A Current Affair anchor, Tracy Grimshaw was born on this day

Beatles Formed

Aug 16, 1960

The Beatles' Official history page On this date, The Beatles adopted their said name.

(FOR MR BREEN) First tied cricket match

Period: Dec 10, 1960 to Dec 16, 1960

List of Australian events in 1960 The first time Australia ties the West Indies in a test cricket match at The Gabba in Brisbane