The 1960s

Explore 1225 historical events from 1960–1969.

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1961 65 years ago

Charles Wright, American wrestler

Charles Wright, better known under his ring name The Godfather, is an American professional wrestler. He is best known for his tenure with the World Wrestling Federation throughout…

Charles Wright, American wrestler

1961 65 years ago

Wayne Van Dorp, Canadian ice hockey player

Wayne Van Dorp is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played for the Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Chicago Blackhawks and Quebec Nordiques. In The Netherla…

Wayne Van Dorp, Canadian ice hockey player

1961 65 years ago

José Luíz Barbosa, Brazilian runner and coach

José Luíz Barbosa, known as Zequinha Barbosa is a Brazilian former middle-distance runner who specialized in the 800 metres. José participated in 4 Olympic Games: 1984 Los Angeles;…

José Luíz Barbosa, Brazilian runner and coach

1961 65 years ago

Peri Gilpin, American actress

Peri Gilpin is an American actress who portrayed Roz Doyle in the NBC sitcom Frasier and Kim Keeler in the ABC Family drama series Make It or Break It.

Peri Gilpin, American actress

1961 65 years ago

John Miceli, American drummer

Meat Loaf’s Neverland Express is an American rotating backing band that previously worked with American singer Meat Loaf. The Neverland Express have continued touring with American…

John Miceli, American drummer

1961 65 years ago

John Terlesky, American actor

John Todd Terlesky is an American actor, film director, television director and screenwriter. As an actor, he is known for playing Deathstalker in the 1987 film Deathstalker II, an…

John Terlesky, American actor

1961 65 years ago

Ray Cote, Canadian ice hockey player

Ray Cote is a former professional ice hockey forward. He spent his junior career with the Calgary Wranglers of the WHL and signed a free agent contract with the Edmonton Oilers in …

Ray Cote, Canadian ice hockey player

1961 65 years ago

Paul Coffey, Canadian ice hockey player

Paul Patrick Coffey is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played for nine teams over 21 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1980 to 2000. Coffey …

Paul Coffey, Canadian ice hockey player

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1961 65 years ago

Mark Curry, American actor

Marcus G. Curry, known professionally as Mark Curry, is an American actor, comedian, and television host. He is best known for his role as Mark Cooper, ex–basketball player turned …

Mark Curry, American actor