What happened on Friday August 05, 1960?

Here's what happened on August 05, 1960:

• Cuban Revolution: Castro Nationalizes Foreign Property In response to the United States' economic embargo against Cuba, Fidel Castro took a bold economic and political step by nationalizing all American and foreign-owned properties in Cuba. This action dramatically escalated tensions between Cuba and the United States, marking a critical moment in Cold War geopolitics and signaling Cuba's commitment to a socialist economic model.
• Upper Volta (Burkina Faso) Gains Independence from France On August 5, 1960, Upper Volta (now known as Burkina Faso) officially gained independence from French colonial rule, marking a significant moment in West African decolonization. This event represented the country's transition from a French colony to a sovereign nation, with the opportunity to establish its own government, national identity, and political institutions.
• South Kasai Autonomous State Declaration In the Republic of the Congo (now Democratic Republic of the Congo), Albert Kalonji proclaimed the independence of the 'Autonomous State of South Kasai' on August 5, 1960. This declaration was part of the complex post-colonial political fragmentation that characterized the Congo's early independence period, reflecting regional tensions and separatist movements.
• Detroit Tigers-Cleveland Indians Managerial Trade In an unusual baseball management transaction, the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians traded managers Jimmy Dykes and Joe Gordon on August 5, 1960. Such inter-team managerial exchanges were rare in professional baseball, making this a unique moment in sports management history.

Events in 1960

August 05, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 05, 1960

Newspapers from Aug. 05, 1960

August 05, 1960 was a Friday and it was the 218th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 1960 can also be written as 8/5/1960 in the US and as 5/8/1960 in UK and Europe.

August 05, 1960 in August 1960 calendar

Famous people born on August 05, 1960:

• David Baldacci

  American author and lawyer.

• Gérard Onesta

  French politician who served as a member of the European Parliament, representing the southwestern region of France.

• Laurent Dominati

  French diplomat and politician with experience in national and international political spheres.

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on August 5th

Famous people died on August 05, 1960:

• Arthur Meighen

  Canadian lawyer and politician, 9th prime minister of canada (b. 1874).

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on August 5th

August 05, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 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 05, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 05, 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 05, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 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 5th 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 05, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 05, 1960 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 05, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:52 pm and setting at 05:19 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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Someone born on August 05, 1960 is:

64 years 9 months old,

or 777 months

or 3378 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23649 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 1960?

There are 92 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 05, 1960.

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