What happened on Wednesday August 03, 1960?

Here's what happened on August 03, 1960:

• Deadly Fire at Soviet Antarctic Research Station A catastrophic fire erupted at the Soviet Mirny Station research center in Antarctica on August 3, 1960. Exacerbated by intense gale-force winds and complicated by limited firefighting equipment, the blaze tragically claimed the lives of eight meteorologists, highlighting the extreme challenges of scientific research in Antarctic conditions.
• Niger Gains Independence from France On August 3, 1960, the Republic of Niger officially gained independence from France, marking the end of colonial rule in French West Africa. The newly independent nation established its first government under President Hamani Diori, transitioning from a colonial territory to a sovereign state.
• Hector Trujillo Resigns as Dominican Republic President On August 3, 1960, Hector Trujillo unexpectedly resigned from his position as president of the Dominican Republic. He was immediately succeeded by Joaquín Balaguer, marking a significant political transition in the Caribbean nation.

Events in 1960

August 03, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 03, 1960

Newspapers from Aug. 03, 1960

August 03, 1960 was a Wednesday and it was the 216th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 03, 1960 can also be written as 8/3/1960 in the US and as 3/8/1960 in UK and Europe.

August 03, 1960 in August 1960 calendar

Famous people born on August 03, 1960:

• Tim Mayotte

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Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on August 3rd

Famous people died on August 03, 1960:

• Virginia Balistrieri
• Warren Newcombe

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on August 3rd

August 03, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 03, 1960 was I'm Sorry by Brenda Lee, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

1. Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry
2. Brian Hyland - Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini
3. Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
4. Roy Orbison - Only The Lonely (Know The Way I Feel)
5. Hollywood Argyles - Alley-Oop

August 03, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 03, 1960 was Please Don't Tease by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

1. Cliff Richard - Please Don't Tease
2. The Shadows - Apache
3. Johnny Kidd & The Pirates - Shakin' All Over
4. Elvis Presley - Mess Of Blues
5. Duane Eddy - Because They're Young

August 03, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 03, 1960 was A Woman, A Lover, A Friend by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

1. Jackie Wilson - A Woman, A Lover, A Friend
2. Dinah Washington - This Bitter Earth
3. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Sticks And Stones
4. Bobby Marchan - There's Something On Your Mind (Part 2)
5. Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 3rd is Leo.

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

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August 03, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 03, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 03, 1960 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 03, 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 August 03, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 04:55 pm and setting at 03:06 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 08, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Aug 07, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on August 03, 1960

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Someone born on August 03, 1960 is:

64 years 9 months old,

or 777 months and 2 days old,

or 3378 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23651 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 03, 1960?

There are 90 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 3rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 03, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 03, 1960.

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