Significant Events in 1960 By bonzo123 Jul 12, 1960 Congo, Chad & Central African Republic declare independence Dec 14, 1960 Australia v West Indies 1st Test Cricket at the Gabba ends in a tie Aug 12, 1961 Berlin Wall Built Aug 5, 1962 First James Bond Movie Sep 3, 1962 Marilyn Monroe Found Dead Jul 3, 1963 First Woman In Space Jul 3, 1963 First Doctor Who Episode Airs Jul 3, 1964 Japans First Bullet Train Line Opens Jul 3, 1964 Nelson Mandela Sentenced to Life in Prison Aug 5, 1964 Twister - Board Game Jul 3, 1967 First Superbowl Jul 26, 1967 First Heart Transplant Perfomed in Cape Town, South Africa