What happened on Friday, January 1, 1960?

Here's what happened on January 01, 1960:

• Cameroon achieves independence On January 1, 1960, Cameroon gained independence from France, marking a significant milestone in the decolonization of Africa. This event led to the establishment of the Republic of Cameroon, with Ahmadou Ahidjo as its first president. source: britannica.com
• Senegal gains independence from France On January 1, 1960, Senegal officially gained independence from France, becoming a sovereign nation. This marked a significant moment in the decolonization of Africa. source: britannica.com
• United States Population Census The 1960 United States Census was the 23rd census conducted in the U.S., recording a population of 179,323,175. It was the first census to use electronic computers for data processing, marking a significant advancement in census methodology. source: census.gov
• 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?

LIFE magazines from January 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

  Margaret Sullavan was an acclaimed American stage and film actress, best known for her performances during the 1930s and 1940s. Renowned for her distinctive husky voice and emotional intensity, Sullavan left a significant mark on both Broadway and Hollywood before her untimely death. [bio]

• Rinaldo Morchio
• Ferdinando De Masellis
• 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.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

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.

Discover the personality of January born.

Unlock the Mysteries of January 01, 1960! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1960 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Pig personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in January 1960

Your place in the Universe on January 01, 1960

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on January 01, 1960 is:

66 years 6 months old,

or 798 months and 23 days old,

or 3473 weeks

or 24311 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

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

There are 161 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 1st 2027.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

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.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.