Ayrton Senna was born on 21 March 1960 in maternity hospital of São Paulo. A Brazilian racing driver, Senna won the Formula One World Championship three times, in 1988, 1990 and 1991, driving for McLaren. A fierce competitor with unusual skill in wet conditions, he took 41 race victories and 65 pole positions, and had a legendary rivalry with Alain Prost. Beyond racing, he was a national hero in Brazil, and gave much of his fortune to children's causes. He was killed at the San Marino Grand Prix at Imola, in an accident that stunned the sport. His death led to major improvements in Formula One safety, and his foundation continues his work.
Before and after
- 4 January 1960Founding of European Free Trade Association
- 4 January 1960Death of Albert Camus
- 23 January 1960Piccard and Walsh reach the bottom of the Challenger Deep
- 23 February 1960Birth of Naruhito
- 21 March 1960Birth of Ayrton Senna
- 21 March 1960Sharpeville massacre
- 19 April 1960April Revolution
- 20 April 1960Birth of Miguel Díaz-Canel
- 21 April 1960Founding of Brasília
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