What happened on Friday March 04, 1960?

Here's what happened on March 04, 1960:

• La Coubre Explosion in Havana The French freighter La Coubre exploded in Havana, Cuba, killing approximately 100 people. The incident was highly controversial, with Cuban leader Fidel Castro alleging U.S. involvement in the mysterious explosion. The event heightened tensions between Cuba and the United States during the early Cold War period.
• Lucille Ball Divorces Desi Arnaz Lucille Ball, the iconic television star of 'I Love Lucy', filed for divorce from her husband and co-star Desi Arnaz, marking the end of a high-profile Hollywood marriage that had significantly influenced American popular culture.
• Leonard Warren Dies on Stage Renowned American baritone Leonard Warren tragically died of a massive stroke during a live performance of Verdi's 'La Forza del Destino' at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, creating a dramatic and poignant moment in classical music history.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Mar. 04, 1960

Newspapers from Mar. 04, 1960

March 04, 1960 was a Friday and it was the 64th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 04, 1960 can also be written as 3/4/1960 in the US and as 4/3/1960 in UK and Europe.

March 04, 1960 in March 1960 calendar

Famous people born on March 04, 1960:

• Mykelti Williamson

  Acclaimed American actor known for roles in 'Forrest Gump', 'Training Day', and numerous TV series.

• Thierry Pastor

  Popular Algerian-French singer-songwriter known for his contributions to French pop music in the 1980s and 1990s.

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on March 4th

Famous people died on March 04, 1960:

• Leonard Warren

  Renowned American opera baritone who was a prominent artist with the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, known for his exceptional vocal...

• Herbert O'Conor

  American soldier, lawyer, and politician, 51st governor of maryland (b. 1896).

• Tullio Tomba

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on March 4th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 04, 1960 was The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith, according to the music chart for the week February 29th and March 6th.

1. Percy Faith - The Theme From A Summer Place
2. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
3. Jim Reeves - He'll Have To Go
4. Mark Dinning - Teen Angel
5. Jack Scott - What In The World's Come Over You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 04, 1960 was Running Bear by Johnny Preston, according to the music chart for the week February 29th and March 6th.

1. Johnny Preston - Running Bear
2. Adam Faith - Poor Me
3. Anthony Newley - Why
4. Perry Como - Delaware
5. Percy Faith - Theme From 'A Summer Place'

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 04, 1960 was Baby (You've Got What It Takes) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week February 29th and March 6th.

1. Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
2. Barrett Strong - Money (That's what I want)
3. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Lady Luck
4. B.B. King - Sweet Sixteen
5. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 4th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 04, 1960 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 04, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 10:24 am and setting at 12:51 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 12, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Mar 13, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on March 04, 1960

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Someone born on March 04, 1960 is:

65 years 2 months old,

or 782 months and 19 days old,

or 3403 weeks

or 23821 days old,

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

There are 285 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 4th 2026.

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

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

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