June 30, 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 30, 1960
NY Times Headlines — Week of June 30, 1960
Senate Approves Congress Recess; G.O.P. Fighting It; Upper Chamber, By 63-26, Overrides Republicans On Post-Convention Sitting House May Vote Today Rayburn Predicts Adoption -- Nixon Doubts Session Would Act 'Responsibly' Senate Approves Congress Recess
Congress Recess Delayed By Fight Over Cuba Sugar; House Resists Compromise Approved By Senate And Insists On Conference Agreement Is Expected Eisenhower Warns Of Recall Tuesday If Right To Cut Quota Is Not Granted Congress Recess Snarled By Fight
World Events — June 1960
Time Person of the Year — 1960
On the radio
Billboard Charts — June 30, 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 30, 1960
On the field
Sports Champions — June 30, 1960
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