What happened on Saturday October 01, 1960?

Here's what happened on October 01, 1960:

• Nigeria Gains Independence from United Kingdom On October 1, 1960, Nigeria formally achieved independence from the United Kingdom, marking a significant milestone in its post-colonial history. The country transitioned from British colonial rule to a sovereign nation, joining the Commonwealth of Nations and establishing its own government.
• Nigeria's Independence Leadership Following independence, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa became the first Prime Minister, leading the newly formed government. Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe was appointed Governor-General on November 16, 1960, symbolizing the nation's transition to self-governance.
• Korean Tension Escalation South Korean troops crossed the 38th parallel into North Korea, indicating heightened military tensions in the Korean peninsula during this period.
• 'Camelot' Musical Premiere The legendary musical 'Camelot' by Lerner and Loewe opened at the O'Keefe Centre in Toronto, featuring star performances by Julie Andrews, Richard Burton, and Robert Goulet.
• NHL All-Star Game The 14th NHL All-Star Game was held, with the All-Stars defeating Montreal 2-1 in Montreal, showcasing top hockey talent.
• KCBY TV Channel Launch KCBY TV channel 11 in Coos Bay, Oregon began broadcasting as a CBS affiliate, expanding media coverage in the region.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Oct. 01, 1960

Newspapers from Oct. 01, 1960

October 01, 1960 was a Saturday and it was the 275th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 01, 1960 can also be written as 10/1/1960 in the US and as 1/10/1960 in UK and Europe.

October 01, 1960 in October 1960 calendar

Famous people born on October 01, 1960:

• Andrea Kerbaker
• Raffaele Sabato
• Elizabeth Dennehy

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on October 1st

Famous people died on October 01, 1960:

• Giuseppe Fietta
• Emidio Lopardi

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on October 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 01, 1960 was My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own by Connie Francis, according to the music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.

1. Connie Francis - My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own
2. Chubby Checker - The Twist
3. Sam Cooke - Chain Gang
4. Larry Verne - Mr. Custer
5. Jimmy Charles - A Million To One

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 01, 1960 was Tell Laura I Love Her by Ricky Valance, according to the music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.

1. Ricky Valance - Tell Laura I Love Her
2. Roy Orbison - Only The Lonely
3. Shirley Bassey - As Long As He Needs Me
4. Cliff Richard - Nine Times Out Of Ten
5. Adam Faith - How About That

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 01, 1960 was Kiddio by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.

1. Brook Benton - Kiddio
2. Sam Cooke - Chain Gang
3. Chubby Checker - The Twist
4. Ike & Tina Turner - A Fool In Love
5. Etta James - My Dearest Darling

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 1st is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 01, 1960 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 01, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 04:53 pm and setting at 04:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 05, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Oct 04, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on October 01, 1960

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Someone born on October 01, 1960 is:

64 years 7 months old,

or 775 months and 13 days old,

or 3371 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23601 days old,

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

There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 1st 2025.

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

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

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