When was JFK elected president?
When was JFK elected president?
When was JFK elected president?
In the 1960 presidential election, he narrowly defeated Republican opponent Richard Nixon, who was the incumbent vice president.
What was the Electoral College vote in 1960?
1960 Electoral College Results
| President | John F. Kennedy [D] | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Opponent | Richard M. Nixon [R] | |
| Electoral Vote | Winner: 303 | Total/Majority: 537/269 |
| Votes for Others | Harry F. Byrd (15) | |
| Vice President | Lyndon B. Johnson (303) |
What was the date of the year 1960?
Calendar for Year 1960 (United States) Jan 1 New Year’s Day Feb 12 Lincoln’s Birthday Feb 14 Valentine’s Day Feb 22 Presidents’ Day Mar 17 St. Patrick’s Day
Who was the Vice President of the United States in 1960?
July 25–28 – In Chicago, the 1960 Republican National Convention nominates Vice President Richard Nixon as its candidate for President of the United States, and Henry Cabot Lodge Jr., as its candidate to become the new Vice-President.
How many people were killed in New York on November 6 1960?
November 6, 1960 (Sunday) One person was killed and 18 injured by a bomb that had been placed inside a subway car in New York City. The bomb was the fifth to have exploded in New York on a Sunday since October 2, and the first to have taken a life. The five bombings had injured a total of 58 people to that time,…
Who was the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest in 1960?
March 29 – ” Tom Pillibi ” by Jacqueline Boyer (music by André Popp, text by Pierre Cour) wins the Eurovision Song Contest 1960 for France. Abdul Rahman of Negeri Sembilan, 1st Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia, dies in office. He is replaced by Hisamuddin Alam Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Alaeddin Sulaiman Shah, Sultan of Selangor.