What happened on Friday January 01, 1960?

Here's what happened on January 01, 1960:

• Cameroon Achieves Independence Cameroon gained independence from France and the United Kingdom on January 1, 1960, transitioning from colonial administration to a sovereign nation.
• Senegal Gains Independence from France On January 1, 1960, Senegal officially gained independence from French colonial rule, marking a significant moment in African decolonization.
• United States Population Census The United States population was recorded at 179,245,000 in the 1960 census, reflecting the nation's demographic growth in the post-World War II era.
• Johnny Cash's First Prison Concert Johnny Cash performed his first free concert for inmates at San Quentin Prison in California, beginning his legendary advocacy for prisoners and musical outreach.
• Bank of France Issues New Franc The Bank of France introduced a new franc currency, valued at 100 times the previous franc, as part of monetary reforms to stabilize the economy.
• 26th Orange Bowl: Georgia Defeats Missouri In the 26th Orange Bowl, #5 ranked Georgia beat #18 Missouri with a score of 14-0, showcasing collegiate football excellence.
• 46th Rose Bowl: Washington Defeats Wisconsin In the 46th Rose Bowl, #8 Washington overwhelmed #6 Wisconsin with a remarkable 44-8 victory, demonstrating their football prowess.
• 26th Sugar Bowl: Mississippi Beats LSU The 26th Sugar Bowl featured #2 Mississippi defeating #3 LSU with a decisive 21-0 victory, highlighting the competitive nature of college football.
• Adelaide Ferreira Adelaide Ferreira, a Portuguese singer, was notable in the music scene during this period.

Events in 1960

January 01, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 01, 1960

Newspapers from Jan. 01, 1960

January 01, 1960 was a Friday and it was the 1st day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1960 can also be written as 1/1/1960 in the US and as 1/1/1960 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1960 in January 1960 calendar

Famous people born on January 01, 1960:

• Val Kilmer

  Iconic Hollywood actor famous for roles in 'Top Gun', 'Batman Forever', and 'The Doors', known for his versatile acting skills.

• Michael Lynton

  Prominent business executive who served as CEO of Snap Inc.

• Michael Seibert

  American ice dancer who partnered with Judy Blumberg, forming a precision-driven team that was a top contender for the 1984 Olympic Games.

• Shinya Tsukamoto

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on January 1st

Famous people died on January 01, 1960:

• Margaret Sullavan

  Renowned Hollywood actress of the 1930s and 1940s, known for her distinctive voice and compelling stage performances.

• Ferdinando De Masellis
• Rinaldo Morchio
• Paul-Emile Bécat

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on January 1st

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 01, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 01, 1960 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 1960 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on January 01, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 09:19 am and setting at 09:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 15, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on January 01, 1960

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Someone born on January 01, 1960 is:

65 years 4 months old,

or 784 months and 13 days old,

or 3410 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23875 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 1960?

There are 232 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 01, 1960.

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