What happened on Monday April 04, 1960?

Here's what happened on April 04, 1960:

• Mali Federation Independence France agreed to grant independence to the Mali Federation, a political union comprising Senegal and French Sudan, signaling a crucial moment in African decolonization.
• Senegal's Path to Independence Senegal signed a transfer of power agreement with France, a critical step in the country's journey towards national sovereignty and independence.
• 32nd Academy Awards Highlights At the 32nd Academy Awards, the epic film Ben-Hur dominated the ceremony. Charlton Heston won Best Actor, and Simone Signoret received an award, marking a significant night in cinema history.
• Project Ozma Begins Project Ozma, an early search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI), commenced at the Green Bank radio astronomy center in West Virginia, marking a significant moment in scientific exploration of potential alien communication.
• Sweden's First Female Priests Ordained A historic moment in religious equality: Sweden ordained its first three female priests, marking a significant milestone for gender inclusivity in the church.
• Burma Elections Elections in Burma resulted in U Nu winning his third non-consecutive term as prime minister, reflecting the complex political landscape of the newly independent nation.
• Jonathan Agnew Birth Jonathan Agnew, a notable British broadcaster and former England pace bowler, was born on this date. He later became a prominent cricket commentator known for his insightful analysis and media presence.
• Bev Smith Basketball Player Birth Bev Smith, a Canadian basketball forward who would later represent Canada in the 1996 Olympics, was born in Armstrong, British Columbia.

Events in 1960

April 04, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 04, 1960

Newspapers from Apr. 04, 1960

April 04, 1960 was a Monday and it was the 95th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 04, 1960 can also be written as 4/4/1960 in the US and as 4/4/1960 in UK and Europe.

April 04, 1960 in April 1960 calendar

Famous people born on April 04, 1960:

• Hugo Weaving

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• Lorraine Toussaint

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• Andrew Lau
• Daniela Riccardi

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on April 4th

Famous people died on April 04, 1960:

• Francesco Petroni
• Vanni Sacco

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on April 4th

April 04, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 04, 1960 was The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

1. Percy Faith - The Theme From A Summer Place
2. Paul Anka - Puppy Love
3. Bobby Rydell - Wild One
4. Jim Reeves - He'll Have To Go
5. Brenda Lee - Sweet Nothin's

April 04, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 04, 1960 was My Old Man's A Dustman by Lonnie Donegan, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

1. Lonnie Donegan - My Old Man's A Dustman
2. Anthony Newley - Do You Mind?
3. Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Fall In Love With You
4. Johnny Preston - Running Bear
5. Percy Faith - Theme From 'A Summer Place'

April 04, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 04, 1960 was Baby (You've Got What It Takes) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

1. Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
2. Barrett Strong - Money (That's what I want)
3. Marv Johnson - I Love The Way You Love
4. The Drifters - This Magic Moment
5. Buster Brown - Fannie Mae

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 4th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 04, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 04, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 04, 1960 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 04, 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 April 04, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 11:21 am and setting at 01:50 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 13, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Apr 11, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on April 04, 1960

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Someone born on April 04, 1960 is:

65 years 1 month old,

or 781 months and 19 days old,

or 3398 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23790 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 04, 1960?

There are 316 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 4th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 04, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 04, 1960.

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