1960 Age Calculator: See How Old You Would Be and Key Events!

People born in 1960 would be 64 years old today. They've experienced 64 years of incredible events! Use our age calculator to see exactly how many days, weeks, or even months they've been alive. In 1960, the FDA approved the first oral contraceptive, revolutionizing birth control. The first televised presidential debates took place in 1960 between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon.

What Major Happened in 1960?

Below are 10 major events that happened in the year 1960 when you were 64 years old.

1. John F. Kennedy was elected President of the United States.
2. The Civil Rights Act of 1960 was signed into law by President Eisenhower.
3. The first televised presidential debates took place between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon.
4. The first weather satellite, TIROS-1, was launched into orbit.
5. The first oral contraceptive pill, Enovid, was approved for contraceptive use in the United States.
6. The African country of Mali gained independence from France.
7. Harper Lee's novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' was published.
8. The first episode of 'The Flintstones' aired on television.
9. The Beatles performed their first concert in Hamburg, Germany.
10. The U.S. Census reported the population of the United States as over 179 million.

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