1960

Leap year marking significant global events.

1960 was a leap year starting on Saturday. It marked significant events and cultural shifts, including the Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, California; a presidential election in the United States won by John F. Kennedy; and the Sharpeville massacre in South Africa.

Pronunciation

/ˈnaɪnˌsiːksɪ/

Etymology

Derived from the ordinal number nineteen and sixty.

Explain Like I’m 5

1960 was a year when lots of important things happened around the world, like Nigeria gaining independence and many countries participating in the Summer Olympics.

Fun Facts

The Summer Olympics were held in Rome, Italy
John F
Kennedy was elected President of the United States
Alaska and Hawaii became US states

FAQ

What happened in 1960? Nigeria gained independence from the United Kingdom
Who won the Summer Olympics? The Soviet Union won the most medals
Was 1960 a leap year? Yes, it was a leap year

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

20th century

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

1959 1961

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

history

Indexes

historical period

1970

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