What happened on Thursday September 01, 1960?

Here's what happened on September 01, 1960:

• Pennsylvania Railroad Workers Strike A significant labor dispute erupted as disgruntled railroad workers effectively halted operations of the Pennsylvania Railroad, marking the first complete shutdown in the company's long operational history. This event highlighted growing tensions between labor unions and railroad management during the early 1960s.
• Death of Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah, the Sultan of Selangor and the 2nd Yang di-Pertuan Agong (Supreme Head of State) of Malaysia, passed away while in office. His death marked a significant moment in Malaysian royal and political history.
• Mickey Wright Wins LPGA Eastern Golf Open Professional golfer Mickey Wright secured victory at the LPGA Eastern Golf Open, further solidifying her reputation as one of the most accomplished female golfers of her era.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Sep. 01, 1960

Newspapers from Sep. 01, 1960

September 01, 1960 was a Thursday and it was the 245th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 01, 1960 can also be written as 9/1/1960 in the US and as 1/9/1960 in UK and Europe.

September 01, 1960 in September 1960 calendar

Famous people born on September 01, 1960:

• Cass Lewis
• Eric Leroy Adams
• Joseph Williams
• Eric H. Cline
• Erriquez

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on September 1st

Famous people died on September 01, 1960:

• Hisamuddin di Selangor
• Fred Schmind

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on September 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 01, 1960 was It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

1. Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
2. The Ventures - Walk -- Don't Run
3. Chubby Checker - The Twist
4. Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry
5. Bobby Rydell - Volare

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 01, 1960 was Apache by The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

1. The Shadows - Apache
2. Elvis Presley - Mess Of Blues
3. Duane Eddy - Because They're Young
4. Cliff Richard - Please Don't Tease
5. Ricky Valance - Tell Laura I Love Her

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 01, 1960 was Kiddio by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

1. Brook Benton - Kiddio
2. Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - Finger Poppin' Time
3. Jackie Wilson - A Woman, A Lover, A Friend
4. Chubby Checker - The Twist
5. Dinah Washington - This Bitter Earth

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 1st is Virgo.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 01, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 04:40 pm and setting at 02:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 07, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on September 01, 1960

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Someone born on September 01, 1960 is:

64 years 8 months old,

or 776 months and 13 days old,

or 3375 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23631 days old,

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

There are 110 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 1st 2025.

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

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

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