1960 (AD 1960) Historical Timeline & Archive

Notable Figures in 1960 (AD 1960) (25)

• Adam Clayton (Born: 1960-03-13) — Irish-English bassist and founding member of the globally renowned rock band U2.
• Adam Schiff (Born: 1960-06-22) — Long-serving Democratic politician, former Congressman, and current U.S. Senator from California.
• Albert Camus (Died: 1960-01-04) — Philosopher and writer known for Absurdism, The Stranger, and The Plague.
• Alex Gorsky (Born: 1960-03-20) — American businessman, former Chairman and CEO of Johnson & Johnson.
• Amity Shlaes (Born: 1960-09-10) — American conservative author, columnist, and scholar focusing on geopolitics and economics.
• Antonio Banderas (Born: 1960-08-10) — Esteemed Spanish actor celebrated for his versatility across film and stage.
• Bono (Born: 1960-05-10) — Irish singer-songwriter and activist, known for U2's lead vocals and social justice advocacy.
• Boris Pasternak (Died: 1960) — Poet and novelist whose masterpiece, Doctor Zhivago, defied Soviet censorship.
• Chris Waddle (Born: 1960-12-14) — English former footballer and manager, known for his time at Newcastle and Marseille.
• Clark Gable (Died: 1960) — The "King of Hollywood," William Clark Gable dominated cinema with his charismatic leading man roles.
• Dale Caldwell (Born: 1960) — Academic administrator and author who served as NJ's Lt. Governor and Secretary of State.
• Damon Wayans (Born: 1960-09-04) — Comedian, actor, and writer known for his work in sketch comedy and film.
• Daryl Hannah (Born: 1960) — Versatile American actress, director, and noted environmental activist.
• Devin Durrant (Born: 1960-10-20) — American former professional basketball player and dedicated community figure.
• Diego Maradona (Born: 1960-10-30) — Argentine football legend, celebrated for unparalleled skill and charisma on the pitch.
• Doug Jones (actor) (Born: 1960) — American actor and contortionist known for portraying non-human creatures.
• Hassan Nasrallah (Born: 1960-08-31) — Lebanese Shia cleric and militant who led Hezbollah from 1992 until his assassination in 2024.
• John Schneider (screen actor) (Born: 1960) — American actor and country music singer known for roles in The Dukes of Hazzard and Smallville.
• Jonathan McDowell (Born: 1960-07-06) — Astronomer and astrophysicist known for his work at the Chandra X-ray Center.
• Margaret Ferrier (Born: 1960-09-10) — Scottish politician known for her tenure as MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West.
• Michael Lewis (Born: 1960) — Renowned financial journalist celebrated for dissecting market crises and behavioral finance.
• Nigella Lawson (Born: 1960-01-06) — Esteemed food writer and television cook, known for her indulgent approach to cuisine.
• RuPaul (Born: 1960-11-17) — Iconic drag queen, host, and producer, celebrated for 'RuPaul's Drag Race' and cultural impact.
• Sean Penn (Born: 1960-08-17) — Intense American actor and filmmaker known for leading man roles and social activism.
• Stanley Tucci (Born: 1960-11-11) — Versatile American character actor known for diverse roles in film and television.