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==Events==
==Events==
[[Image:BTC B-Liner bus.png|right|thumb|175px|[[B-Liner]] bus]]
[[Image:BTC B-Liner bus.png|right|thumb|175px|[[B-Liner]] bus]]
* [[June 17]]:  Barber [[James Armstrong]] filed "[[Armstrong v. Board of Education of Birmingham]]" in federal court, leading to the system's racial desegregation three years later.
* [[December 5]]: [[Hugo Black]] wrote the Supreme Court decision in ''Boynton v. Virginia'', establishing federal regulation of accommodations for interstate passengers.
* The [[Birmingham Transit Company]] began using [[B-Liner]] buses.
* [[Hueytown]] was incorporated.
* [[Hueytown]] was incorporated.
* The [[Jefferson County Department of Health]] began inspecting X-ray equipment and other radiation sources.
* Parts of [[Lakeshore]] were annexed into [[Homewood]].
* [[Margaret]] was incorporated.
* [[Margaret]] was incorporated.
* The Alabama Polytechnic Institute became [[Auburn University]].
* [[Jimmy Morgan]] commissioned a master plan for a future [[Birmingham Botanical Gardens]].
* The [[Birmingham Transit Company]] began using [[B-Liner]] buses.
* Parts of [[Lakeshore]] were annexed into [[Homewood]].
* The [[Vestavia Hills Park and Recreation Board]] was created.
* Montgomery police commissioner L. B. Sullivan sued ''The New York Times'' and [[Fred Shuttlesworth]] for libel.
* Montgomery police commissioner L. B. Sullivan sued ''The New York Times'' and [[Fred Shuttlesworth]] for libel.
* [[Dunbar-Abrams Community Center|Paul Laurence Dunbar High School]] closed.
* [[Jimmy Morgan]] commissioned a master plan for a future [[Birmingham Botanical Gardens]].
* The [[Jefferson County Department of Health]] began inspecting X-ray equipment and other radiation sources.
* [[Arthur Winograd]] succeeded [[Arthur Lipkin]] as conductor of the [[Alabama Symphony Orchestra|Birmingham Symphony Orchestra]].
* [[Arthur Winograd]] succeeded [[Arthur Lipkin]] as conductor of the [[Alabama Symphony Orchestra|Birmingham Symphony Orchestra]].
* [[June 17]]:  Barber [[James Armstrong]] filed "[[Armstrong v. Board of Education of Birmingham]]" in federal court, leading to the system's racial desegregation three years later.
* [[December 5]]: [[Hugo Black]] wrote the Supreme Court decision in ''Boynton v. Virginia'', establishing federal regulation of accommodations for interstate passengers.


===Business===
===Business===
[[Image:Jacks ad with Santa Claus.JPG|right|thumb|175px|[[Jack's]] hamburgers]]
[[Image:Jacks ad with Santa Claus.JPG|right|thumb|175px|[[Jack's]] hamburgers]]
* [[November 23]]: The first [[Jack's]] restaurant chain was opened in [[Homewood]] by [[Jack Caddell]].
* [[November 23]]: The first [[Jack's]] restaurant chain was opened in [[Homewood]] by [[Jack Caddell]].
* [[Charles Kleibacker]] launched his private fashion label in New York City.
* [[Frank P. Samford, Jr]] became president of [[Liberty National Life Insurance Company]].
* [[Frank P. Samford, Jr]] became president of [[Liberty National Life Insurance Company]].
* [[Sexton's Seafood]] was founded in Destin, Florida.
* [[Sexton's Seafood]] was founded in Destin, Florida.
* [[Charles Kleibacker]] launched his private fashion label in New York City.
 
===Education===
* The Alabama Polytechnic Institute became [[Auburn University]].
* [[Bob Bales]] joined the staff of Pepperdine University.
* [[A. C. Dickinson]] became the first principal of [[Hayes High School]].
* [[Dunbar-Abrams Community Center|Paul Laurence Dunbar High School]] closed.
* [[Alden Gannett]] became president of [[Southeastern Bible College]].
* Marketer [[Morris Mayer]] joined the faculty of the [[University of Alabama]].
 
===Government===
* [[Robert Guillot]] succeeded [[Verner Adams]] as [[Mayor of Vestavia Hills]].
* [[Sonny Penhale]] ran unsuccessfully for Mayor of [[Helena]].
* The [[Vestavia Hills Park and Recreation Board]] was created.


===Media===
===Media===
* [[Paul Williams]], [[Eddie Kendricks]] ,Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin, and Elbridge Bryant founded [[The Temptations|The Elgins]], soon to be renamed "The Temptations".
* Golfer [[Charley Boswell]] appeared on ''This is Your Life''
* Golfer [[Charley Boswell]] appeared on ''This is Your Life''
* [[Paul Williams]], [[Eddie Kendricks]], Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin, and Elbridge Bryant founded [[The Temptations|The Elgins]], soon to be renamed "The Temptations".
* The blue-roofed [[Pilgrim Church]] appeared in an advertising campaign for the National Steel Corporation.
* The blue-roofed [[Pilgrim Church]] appeared in an advertising campaign for the National Steel Corporation.
* [[Bessemer]]'s [[WBCO-AM]] switched its call sign to [[WYAM-AM]].
* [[Bessemer]]'s [[WBCO-AM]] switched its call sign to [[WYAM-AM]].
===Religion===
* [[Julian Aland]] left the pulpit at [[Temple Emanu-El]].
* [[Seymour Atlas]] left the pulpit at [[Knesseth Israel Congregation]].
* [[Ralph Clark]] became pastor of [[First Baptist Church of Mount Olive]].
* [[John Claypool]] became pastor of Crescent Hill Baptist in Louisville, Kentucky.
* [[Jerome Cooper]] succeeded [[Nathan Goldstein]] as president of the [[Levite Jewish Community Center|Jewish Community Center of Birmingham]].
* [[Paul Hardin]] was elected Bishop of the Methodist church.
* [[James L. Myers]] became pastor of [[Nichols Temple AME Church]].
* [[Ted Tibbs]] became organist at [[Southside Baptist Church]].


===Sports===
===Sports===
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* Races were first held on the newly-paved track at the [[Birmingham International Raceway]].
* Races were first held on the newly-paved track at the [[Birmingham International Raceway]].
* [[Dude Hennessey]] joined [[Bear Bryant]]'s staff at the [[University of Alabama]].
* [[Dude Hennessey]] joined [[Bear Bryant]]'s staff at the [[University of Alabama]].
==Works==
* ''Fate in a Pleasant Mood'' (LP) by [[Sun Ra]] and His Myth Science Arkestra
* Artist [[Barbara Evans]] sold her first paintings.
* The [[Birmingham Grotto]] of the National Speleological Society launched its ''Cavea Novea'' newsletter.
===Books===
* Preliminary reports for the [[Birmingham Metropolitan Audit]] were released.
* [[Richard Yates]] began writing ''Revolutionary Road'' after suffering a mental breakdown and divorce.
===Buildings===
* [[1211 27th Place South]]
* [[A. G. Gaston Building]]
* [[J. S. Abrams High School]]
* [[Alabaster City Hall]] and [[Alabaster Public Library]]
* Bryan Educational Building at [[Third Presbyterian Church]]
* [[Camp Jimmy Goodwin]]
* [[Cherokee Campground]]
* [[Paul S. Worrell Building|Doctor's Center]]
* [[Eastwood Mall]]
* [[Mortimer Jordan Hall|Fort Mortimer H. Jordan Alabama National Guard 109th Evacuation Hospital Armory]]
* [[St George Melkite Greek Catholic Church]]
* [[Hayes High School]]
* [[Health Sciences Research Building]]
* [[Hixson Hall]]
* [[University Place Apartments|Guest House Motor Inn]]
* [[Weibel Drive]] (now [[Aaron Aronov Drive]])
* [[Williamson-Willey Pontiac|Williamson-Willey Pontiac Plaza]]
* The marquee at the [[Alabama Theatre]] was replaced.
* A 2-story addition to [[Barrett Elementary School]] was completed.
* Construction of [[Logan Martin Dam]] began.
* The [[Auburn Women's Club clubhouse|Lane House]] in Auburn was purchased by the [[Auburn Women's Club]].
* Expansion of the [[Vulcan Motor Lodge|St Francis Hotel Courts]] to 112 rooms.


==Individuals==
==Individuals==
* [[John Swindle]] succeeded [[R. B. Knox]] as Chief of the [[Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service|Birmingham Fire Department]].
* [[Bull Connor]] was elected to the Democratic National Committee
* [[Arthur Winograd]] succeeded [[Arthur Lipkin]] as conductor of the [[Alabama Symphony Orchestra|Birmingham Symphony Orchestra]].
* [[John Grenier]] became chair of the [[Jefferson County Young Republicans]].
* [[Clarence Marble]] enlisted in the army.
* Composer [[Hugh Martin]] suffered a nervous breakdown.
* Composer [[Hugh Martin]] suffered a nervous breakdown.
* Stylist [[Jay Sebring]] married model Cami.
* Marketer [[Morris Mayer]] joined the faculty of the [[University of Alabama]].
* [[A. C. Dickinson]] became the first principal of [[Hayes High School]].
* [[Jerome Cooper]] succeeded [[Nathan Goldstein]] as president of the [[Levite Jewish Community Center|Jewish Community Center of Birmingham]].
* [[John Grenier]] became chair of the [[Jefferson County Young Republicans]].
* [[Bull Connor]] was elected to the Democratic National Committee
* Pilot [[Joe Shannon]] flew a C-47 transport to Europe during the Berlin crisis.
* Pilot [[Joe Shannon]] flew a C-47 transport to Europe during the Berlin crisis.
* [[Alden Gannett]] became president of [[Southeastern Bible College]].
* [[John Swindle]] succeeded [[R. B. Knox]] as Chief of the [[Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service|Birmingham Fire Department]].
* [[Robert Guillot]] succeeded [[Verner Adams]] as [[Mayor of Vestavia Hills]].
* [[Bob Truett]] succeeded [[Tom Briskey]] as director of the [[Birmingham Zoo]].
* [[Sonny Penhale]] ran unsuccessfully for Mayor of [[Helena]].
* Painter [[Jack Whitten]] enrolled at the Cooper Union in New York City.
* Painter [[Jack Whitten]] enrolled at the Cooper Union in New York City.
* [[Clarence Marble]] enlisted in the army.
* [[Arthur Winograd]] succeeded [[Arthur Lipkin]] as conductor of the [[Alabama Symphony Orchestra|Birmingham Symphony Orchestra]].
* [[Bob Truett]] succeeded [[Tom Briskey]] as director of the [[Birmingham Zoo]].
* [[Ted Tibbs]] became organist at [[Southside Baptist Church]].
* [[Bob Bales]] joined the staff of Pepperdine University.
 
===Awards===
* [[Earl Hilliard]] graduated from [[Western Olin HIgh School]].
* [[Shin Oh]] completed his medical degree at the Seoul National University in South Korea.
* [[Richard Gilliam]] completed graduate school.
* [[Dan Gaylord]] was named [[Mr Crestwood]].
* [[Teresa Rinaldi]] was crowned [[Miss Alabama]].
* [[Art Hanes, Jr]] graduated from [[Woodlawn High School]].
* [[Jack Bulow]] graduated from Southside High School of Elmira, New York.
 
===Pastorates===
* [[James L. Myers]] became pastor of [[Nichols Temple AME Church]].
* [[Ralph Clark]] became pastor of [[First Baptist Church of Mount Olive]].
* [[Seymour Atlas]] left the pulpit at [[Knesseth Israel Congregation]].
* [[Julian Aland]] left the pulpit at [[Temple Emanu-El]].
* [[John Claypool]] became pastor of Crescent Hill Baptist in Louisville, Kentucky.
* [[Paul Hardin]] was elected Bishop of the Methodist church.


===Births===
===Births===
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* [[J. Willoughby]], musician and radio host
* [[J. Willoughby]], musician and radio host
* [[Miriam Witherspoon]], [[Birmingham City Council]]
* [[Miriam Witherspoon]], [[Birmingham City Council]]
=== Marriages ===
* Stylist [[Jay Sebring]] married model Cami.
===Awards===
* [[Earl Hilliard]] graduated from [[Western Olin HIgh School]].
* [[Shin Oh]] completed his medical degree at the Seoul National University in South Korea.
* [[Richard Gilliam]] completed graduate school.
* [[Dan Gaylord]] was named [[Mr Crestwood]].
* [[Teresa Rinaldi]] was crowned [[Miss Alabama]].
* [[Art Hanes, Jr]] graduated from [[Woodlawn High School]].
* [[Jack Bulow]] graduated from Southside High School of Elmira, New York.
===Retirements===
* First baseman [[Norm Zauchin]] retired from baseball.


===Deaths===
===Deaths===
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* [[November 4]]: [[Gus Jebeles (Barons owner)|Gus Jebeles]], restauranteur and [[Birmingham Barons]] owner
* [[November 4]]: [[Gus Jebeles (Barons owner)|Gus Jebeles]], restauranteur and [[Birmingham Barons]] owner
* [[December 11]]: [[Mike Donahue]], [[Auburn Tigers]] coach
* [[December 11]]: [[Mike Donahue]], [[Auburn Tigers]] coach
* [[James Burt, Jr]], first husband of [[Anne Woodward]].
* [[Henry Edmonds]], founder of [[Independent Presbyterian Church]]
* [[Henry Edmonds]], founder of [[Independent Presbyterian Church]]
* [[James Burt, Jr]], first husband of [[Anne Woodward]].
* [[Hugh Morrow (senator)|Hugh Morrow]], attorney and State Senator
* [[Hugh Morrow (senator)|Hugh Morrow]], attorney and State Senator
:''See also: [[List of Birmingham homicides in 1960]]''
:''See also: [[List of Birmingham homicides in 1960]]''
==Works==
* The [[Birmingham Grotto]] of the National Speleological Society launched its ''Cavea Novea'' newsletter.
* Artist [[Barbara Evans]] sold her first paintings.
* ''Fate in a Pleasant Mood'' (LP) by [[Sun Ra]] and His Myth Science Arkestra
===Books===
* Preliminary reports for the [[Birmingham Metropolitan Audit]] were released.
* [[Richard Yates]] began writing ''Revolutionary Road'' after suffering a mental breakdown and divorce.
===Buildings===
* [[1211 27th Place South]]
* [[A. G. Gaston Building]]
* [[J. S. Abrams High School]]
* [[Alabaster City Hall]] and [[Alabaster Public Library]]
* Bryan Educational Building at [[Third Presbyterian Church]]
* [[Camp Jimmy Goodwin]]
* [[Cherokee Campground]]
* [[Paul S. Worrell Building|Doctor's Center]]
* [[Eastwood Mall]]
* [[Mortimer Jordan Hall|Fort Mortimer H. Jordan Alabama National Guard 109th Evacuation Hospital Armory]]
* [[St George Melkite Greek Catholic Church]]
* [[Hayes High School]]
* [[Health Sciences Research Building]]
* [[Hixson Hall]]
* [[University Place Apartments|Guest House Motor Inn]]
* [[Weibel Drive]] (now [[Aaron Aronov Drive]])
* [[Williamson-Willey Pontiac|Williamson-Willey Pontiac Plaza]]
* The marquee at the [[Alabama Theatre]] was replaced.
* A 2-story addition to [[Barrett Elementary School]] was completed.
* Construction of [[Logan Martin Dam]] began.
* The [[Auburn Women's Club clubhouse|Lane House]] in Auburn was purchased by the [[Auburn Women's Club]].
* Expansion of the [[Vulcan Motor Lodge|St Francis Hotel Courts]] to 112 rooms.


==Context==
==Context==
1960 was a leap year, marked by John F. Kennedy's successful campaign for President. Construction of the Aswan Dam was begun in Egypt. Joanne Woodward was honored with the first star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Adolph Coors III was kidnapped and murdered. The Winter Olympics were held in Squaw Valley, California. Elvis Presley concluded his military service. A United Airlines flight collided with a TWA flight over Staten Island, killing 134 people. The US launched its first weather satellite. Brazil moved its capital from Rio de Janeiro to Brasilia. The USSR shot down an American U2 spy plane. Mossad agents captured Adolf Eichmann in Buenos Aires. Several African colonies gained their independence. Harper Lee's ''To Kill a Mockingbird'' was published. The Beatles began a long club date in Hamburg. The Summer Olympics were held in Rome. Gold medalist Cassius Clay made his professional boxing debut. Hurricane Donna ravaged the Atlantic coast. Huntsville's Marhsall Space Flight Center was dedicated. The world's population stood at just over 3 billion people. ''Ben-Hur'' won several Academy Awards including Best Picture. Elvis Presley dominated the pop charts with "It's Now Or Never," and "Are You Lonesome Tonight?", along with Chubby Checker's "The Twist".
1960 was a leap year, marked by John F. Kennedy's successful campaign for President. Construction of the Aswan Dam was begun in Egypt. Joanne Woodward was honored with the first star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Adolph Coors III was kidnapped and murdered. The Winter Olympics were held in Squaw Valley, California. Elvis Presley concluded his military service. A United Airlines flight collided with a TWA flight over Staten Island, killing 134 people. The US launched its first weather satellite. Brazil moved its capital from Rio de Janeiro to Brasilia. The USSR shot down an American U2 spy plane. Mossad agents captured Adolf Eichmann in Buenos Aires. Several African colonies gained their independence. Harper Lee's ''To Kill a Mockingbird'' was published. The Beatles began a long club date in Hamburg. The Summer Olympics were held in Rome. Gold medalist Cassius Clay made his professional boxing debut. Hurricane Donna ravaged the Atlantic coast. Huntsville's Marhsall Space Flight Center was dedicated. The world's population stood at just over 3 billion people.
 
''Ben-Hur'' won several Academy Awards including Best Picture. Elvis Presley dominated the pop charts with "It's Now Or Never," and "Are You Lonesome Tonight?", along with Chubby Checker's "The Twist".


Notable 1960 births include those of singers Michael Stipe, Joan Jett and Bono, diver Greg Louganis, tennis star Ivan Lendle, outfielder Kirby Puckett, actors Antonio Banderas, Sean Penn and Valerie Bertinelli, murderer Jeffrey Dahmer, quarterback John Elway, saxophonist Branford Marsalis, soccer star Diego Maradona and rapper Chuck D.
Notable 1960 births include those of singers Michael Stipe, Joan Jett and Bono, diver Greg Louganis, tennis star Ivan Lendle, outfielder Kirby Puckett, actors Antonio Banderas, Sean Penn and Valerie Bertinelli, murderer Jeffrey Dahmer, quarterback John Elway, saxophonist Branford Marsalis, soccer star Diego Maradona, and rapper Chuck D.


Deaths in 1960 included those of authors Albert Camus and Boris Pasternak, philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr, lyricist Oscar Hammerstein and actor Clark Gable.
Deaths in 1960 included those of authors Albert Camus and Boris Pasternak, philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr, lyricist Oscar Hammerstein, and actor Clark Gable.


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[[Category:1960|*]]

Revision as of 11:55, 21 October 2013

Eastwood Mall opened in 1960.

1960 was the 89th year after the founding of the city of Birmingham.

Events

B-Liner bus

Business

Jack's hamburgers

Education

Government

Media

Religion

Sports

Individuals

Births

Marriages

Awards

Retirements

Deaths

See also: List of Birmingham homicides in 1960

Works

  • The Birmingham Grotto of the National Speleological Society launched its Cavea Novea newsletter.
  • Artist Barbara Evans sold her first paintings.
  • Fate in a Pleasant Mood (LP) by Sun Ra and His Myth Science Arkestra

Books

Buildings

Context

1960 was a leap year, marked by John F. Kennedy's successful campaign for President. Construction of the Aswan Dam was begun in Egypt. Joanne Woodward was honored with the first star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Adolph Coors III was kidnapped and murdered. The Winter Olympics were held in Squaw Valley, California. Elvis Presley concluded his military service. A United Airlines flight collided with a TWA flight over Staten Island, killing 134 people. The US launched its first weather satellite. Brazil moved its capital from Rio de Janeiro to Brasilia. The USSR shot down an American U2 spy plane. Mossad agents captured Adolf Eichmann in Buenos Aires. Several African colonies gained their independence. Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird was published. The Beatles began a long club date in Hamburg. The Summer Olympics were held in Rome. Gold medalist Cassius Clay made his professional boxing debut. Hurricane Donna ravaged the Atlantic coast. Huntsville's Marhsall Space Flight Center was dedicated. The world's population stood at just over 3 billion people.

Ben-Hur won several Academy Awards including Best Picture. Elvis Presley dominated the pop charts with "It's Now Or Never," and "Are You Lonesome Tonight?", along with Chubby Checker's "The Twist".

Notable 1960 births include those of singers Michael Stipe, Joan Jett and Bono, diver Greg Louganis, tennis star Ivan Lendle, outfielder Kirby Puckett, actors Antonio Banderas, Sean Penn and Valerie Bertinelli, murderer Jeffrey Dahmer, quarterback John Elway, saxophonist Branford Marsalis, soccer star Diego Maradona, and rapper Chuck D.

Deaths in 1960 included those of authors Albert Camus and Boris Pasternak, philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr, lyricist Oscar Hammerstein, and actor Clark Gable.

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