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Major worldwide events that occurred in 1960

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    The year 1960

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    Dominos Pizza is founded

    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

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

  • First Weather Satellite Launched into space

    First Weather Satellite Launched into space
    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

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

  • Tracy Grimshaw is born

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

  • Beatles Formed

    Beatles Formed
    The Beatles' Official history page On this date, The Beatles adopted their said name.
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    (FOR MR BREEN) First tied cricket match

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