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1. In February, 1960, France tested its first atomic bomb. Where did this event take place?
2. Which South African township was the site of an infamous massacre in March, 1960?
3. Which country elected the world's first female head of government in July, 1960?
4. John F. Kennedy was elected President of the USA in November, 1960. Who was his Republican opponent in the race for the White House?
5. At the 32nd Academy Awards ceremony in April, 1960, which film won a record 11 oscars?
6. Which city in Morocco was destroyed by an earthquake in February, 1960?
7. Which American pilot was captured by the Soviets after his spy plane was shot down in May, 1960?
8. 1960 was an Olympic year. Which cities were hosts of the winter and summer games respectively?
9. 1960 saw a large number of African countries gaining independence from their European colonists. Which one of the following did NOT gain independence in that year?
10. Which Nazi war criminal was abducted by Mossad agents in Buenos Aires in May, 1960?
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