Saturday, July 9, 1960

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The Headlines

Terror Ends in Congo City; White Army Officers Out; Mutinous Soldiers Drive Europeans from Streets -- Many Flee Capital NEW REVOLT ENDS IN CONGO CAPITAL

#1 on the Billboard Hot 100

Alley Oop

Hollywood Argyles

#1 at the box office

Ben-Hur †

The must-have

Etch A Sketch

You Share a Birthday With

• Tom Hanks (1956)
• Viktor Yanukovych (1950)
• Donald Rumsfeld (1932)
• Edward Heath (1916)
• Hassan II of Morocco (1929)

Slang

Tech Check

Laser, Echo Satellite & Etch A Sketch.

Style of 1960

Silhouette: A-line and geometric (Mod)

Material: PVC and polyester

• Miniskirts
• Go-go boots
• Pixie cuts

Cost of Living (1960)