1960s Timeline

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Nov 9, 2023

Twin Disasters Kill Close to 500 Japanese

Nov. 9, 1963 - A coal-mine explosion and a rail wreck killed at least 491 persons in Japan today. Hundreds of persons were injured, and...

Jun 15, 2023

Top of the Charts: “Sukiyaki” by Kyu Sakamoto

June 15, 1963 - Hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 today was “Sukiyaki," a song performed by Japanese crooner Kyu Sakamoto (pictured...

Apr 20, 2023

Gen. LeMay Visits Japan

Apr. 20, 1963 - General Curtis LeMay, Air Force Chief of Staff, finished a two-week tour of Asia in Japan today. Speaking at a press...

Mar 17, 2023

Vincent Edwards, TV’s “Ben Casey,” Big in Japan

Mar. 17, 1963 - Vincent Edwards (pictured in Japan) is riding a huge wave of fan enthusiasm in Japan since “Ben Casey” hit the top of...

Nov 20, 2022

Nov. 20, 1962 - Marlon Brando Interviewed in Australia

Nov. 20, 1962 - At the Mascot Airport in Sydney, Australia today, 38-year-old Marlon Brando gave a brief press conference before changing...

Oct 27, 2022

Tigers’ Stars Injured in Japanese Exhibition Game

Oct. 27, 1962 - The Detroit Tigers overpowered the Daimai Orions, 12-1, before a Tokyo crowd of 27,000 today in the opener of their...

Nov 2, 2021

Bodies of Japanese Suicidal Soldiers of WWII Recovered

Nov. 2, 1961 - The bodies of 200 Japanese soldiers who committed suicide in World War II rather than surrender to U.S. forces have been...

Sep 3, 2021

Japanese General on Pearl Harbor: No Regrets

Sept. 3, 1961 - Gen. Minoru Genda (pictured), chief of staff of Japan's air defense force, said in London today he had no regrets about...

Aug 6, 2021

Atom Bomb Dropped on Hiroshima 16 Years Ago Today

Aug. 6, 1961 - Just before dawn today, the priests and the people of Hiroshima (pictured in August, 1945) gathered to pray before the...