What happened on Sunday May 01, 1960?

Here's what happened on May 01, 1960:

• U-2 Spy Plane Incident On May 1, 1960, a significant Cold War event occurred when a United States U-2 spy plane piloted by Francis Gary Powers was shot down over the Soviet Union near Sverdlovsk Oblast. The incident sparked an international diplomatic crisis, exposing the extent of U.S. aerial reconnaissance missions during the Cold War. Powers was captured by Soviet authorities after parachuting to the ground, leading to heightened tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union.
• Formation of Gujarat and Maharashtra States On May 1, 1960, the Bombay State was divided into two separate states: Gujarat and Maharashtra. This reorganization was based on linguistic considerations, reflecting India's policy of creating states along language lines. The split was a significant moment in India's post-independence administrative restructuring, recognizing the cultural and linguistic diversity of the region.
• Pancho Gonzalez Retires from Tennis On May 1, 1960, professional tennis player Pancho Gonzalez announced his retirement from competitive tennis. Gonzalez was a prominent American tennis player known for his powerful serve and competitive spirit, who had a significant impact on the sport during the 1950s and early 1960s.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from May. 01, 1960

Newspapers from May. 01, 1960

May 01, 1960 was a Sunday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1960 can also be written as 5/1/1960 in the US and as 1/5/1960 in UK and Europe.

May 01, 1960 in May 1960 calendar

Famous people born on May 01, 1960:

• Steve Cauthen

  Steve Cauthen was a legendary American jockey who became a prodigy in horse racing, winning the Triple Crown in 1978 and earning over $6.

• Thierry Ragueneau

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on May 1st

Famous people died on May 01, 1960:

• Charles Holden

  The bristol central library was designed by an english architect (d. 1960).

• Hugh Jones
• Pietro Piselli

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on May 1st

May 01, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1960 was Stuck On You by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

1. Elvis Presley - Stuck On You
2. The Brothers Four - Greenfields
3. Johnny Horton - Sink The Bismarck
4. Percy Faith - The Theme From A Summer Place
5. Jim Reeves - He'll Have To Go

May 01, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 01, 1960 was Cathy's Clown by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

1. The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
2. Adam Faith - Someone Else's Baby
3. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
4. Anthony Newley - Do You Mind?
5. Brenda Lee - Sweet Nothin's

May 01, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 01, 1960 was White Silver Sands by Bill Black's Combo, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

1. Bill Black's Combo - White Silver Sands
2. Jackie Wilson - Doggin' Around
3. Barrett Strong - Money (That's what I want)
4. Buster Brown - Fannie Mae
5. Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 01, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 10:13 am and setting at 12:46 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 11, 1960 while the next full moon would come on May 11, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on May 01, 1960

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Someone born on May 01, 1960 is:

65 years and 2 days old,

or 780 months and 2 days old,

or 3391 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23743 days old,

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

There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 1st 2026.

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

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

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