June 1960

Friday 03:

In Gideon v. Wainwright, the United States Supreme Court rules that all accused persons must be given the right to an attorney.

Thursday 16:

Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho opens in New York

Friday 17:

Ted Williams becomes the fourth member of the 500 home run club with a home run at Cleveland Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio.

Monday 20:

Independence of Mali and Senegal.

Thursday 23:

1960 - Japan signs security treaty with the U.S.

Sunday 26:

Former British Protectorate of Somaliland British Somaliland gains its independence

Tuesday 28:

US-owned oil refineries in Cuba confiscated and nationalised.

Thursday 30:

Congo gains independence from Belgium.