June 4, 1960
The federal minimum wage stood at $1.00/hr that summer of 1960, and the Dow Jones sat at 615 — as the United Nations deployed its first troops to the Congo amid a rapidly escalating crisis between the newly independent nation and Belgium. On the entertainment front, the biblical epic "Ben-Hur" was still drawing crowds to theaters across the country after sweeping the Oscars, while "Alley-Oop" by the Hollywood Argyles sat at the top of the pop charts. That summer, American athletes competed at the Rome Olympics, bringing home 34 gold, 21 silver, and 16 bronze medals for a total of 71, placing the United States among the top nations of the Games.
On the cover
Magazine Covers — June 4, 1960
NY Times Headlines — Week of June 4, 1960
Premier Abusive; White House Brands His Camp David Remark False Khrushchev Sees President 'Weak'
Khrushchev Seen In Kremlin Crisis; Outburst Against President Is Linked To A Struggle For Power In Soviet Khrushchev Seen In Kremlin Crisis
Senate May Press For Spy Satellite; Halting Of U-2'S Spurs Move To Override Budget Cut Senators To Press For Spy Satellite To Fill U-2 Reconnaissance Gap
Fulbright Bids President Delay His Trip To Japan; Tokyo Political Crisis Called 'Very Serious' By Chief Of Senate Foreign Unit No Shift In Plans Seen Kishi'S Foes Demand Visit Be Canceled And Set Mass Resignation In Assembly Fulbright Asks Tokyo Trip Delay
U.S. Sells Planes To India To Supply Units Near China; 29 Flying Boxcars Are Sold Under Mutual Security Act -- Missile Deal Discussed U.S. Sells Transports To India To Supply Forces Near China
World Events — June 1960
Time Person of the Year — 1960
On the radio
Billboard Charts — June 4, 1960
Grammy Awards
On the bookshelf
On the television
Nielsen Top 10 — 1959–60 Season
Emmy Winners — 1960
At the movies
Box Office & Oscar Winners — June 4, 1960
On the field
Sports Champions — June 4, 1960
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