August 7, 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 — August 7, 1960
NY Times Headlines — Week of August 7, 1960
President Prods Congress For Passage Of His Bills; Will Send A Special Message Tomorrow Warning Of Veto Of Heavy Spending -- May Go To Nation If Appeal Fails President Plans Special Message
U.S. Charges Cuba Is In Soviet Grip; Reports To O.A.S. Committee -- Capital Not Surprised By Latest Seizures U.S. Charges Cuba Is In Soviet Grip
Senate Ratifies Antarctic Pact; Arms Outlawed; Vote Is 66-21 After 2-Day Debate-Objectors Cite Soviet Participation Senate Ratifies Antarctic Pact
Eisenhower Bids Democrats Act Or Accept Blame; Asserts They Could Enact Program Speedily With Majorities In Congress Lengthy Delays 'Silly' President Is Carrying Fight To Nation -- Backs G.O.P. Action On Civil Rights President Urges Action By Democrats
World Events — August 1960
Time Person of the Year — 1960
On the radio
Billboard Charts — August 7, 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 — August 7, 1960
On the field
Sports Champions — August 7, 1960
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