What happened on Friday June 03, 1960?

Here's what happened on June 03, 1960:

• Gideon v. Wainwright Supreme Court Decision In a landmark ruling, the United States Supreme Court unanimously decided in Gideon v. Wainwright that criminal defendants who cannot afford legal representation must be provided with a court-appointed attorney. This pivotal decision significantly expanded the constitutional right to legal counsel under the Sixth Amendment, ensuring that indigent defendants receive fair trials and equal protection under the law.
• Death of Pope John XXIII Pope John XXIII passed away on June 3, 1960, marking the end of a significant pontificate. He was succeeded by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Montini, who took the papal name Paul VI. Pope John XXIII was known for his progressive reforms and convening the Second Vatican Council, which modernized many aspects of the Catholic Church.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Jun. 03, 1960

Newspapers from Jun. 03, 1960

June 03, 1960 was a Friday and it was the 155th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 03, 1960 can also be written as 6/3/1960 in the US and as 3/6/1960 in UK and Europe.

June 03, 1960 in June 1960 calendar

Famous people born on June 03, 1960:

• Anett Pötzsch

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on June 3rd

Famous people died on June 03, 1960:

• Wallace Shaw
• Ana Pauker

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on June 3rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 03, 1960 was Cathy's Clown by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.

1. The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
2. Elvis Presley - Stuck On You
3. Jimmy Jones - Good Timin'
4. Jeanne Black - He'll Have To Stay
5. The Brothers Four - Greenfields

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 03, 1960 was Three Steps To Heaven by Eddie Cochran, according to the music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.

1. Eddie Cochran - Three Steps To Heaven
2. Johnny Preston - Cradle Of Love
3. Connie Francis - Mama / Robot Man
4. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 03, 1960 was Doggin' Around by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.

1. Jackie Wilson - Doggin' Around
2. The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
3. Etta James - All I Could Do Was Cry
4. Jessie Hill - Ooh Poo Pah Doo - Part II
5. Bill Black's Combo - White Silver Sands

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 3rd is Gemini.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 03, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 01:45 pm and setting at 02:15 am.

The previous full moon was on May 11, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on June 03, 1960

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Someone born on June 03, 1960 is:

64 years 11 months old,

or 779 months and 2 days old,

or 3387 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23712 days old,

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

There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 3rd 2025.

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

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

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