What happened on Friday February 05, 1960?

Here's what happened on February 05, 1960:

• CERN's First Particle Accelerator Becomes Operational The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) successfully launched its first particle accelerator in Geneva, Switzerland, marking a significant milestone in scientific research and particle physics exploration.
• Beryllium Shingles Selected for Mercury Spacecraft NASA engineers decided to use beryllium shingles as the optimal heat protection material for the cylindrical section of the Mercury spacecraft, a crucial decision in early space exploration technology.
• First Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Awarded Actress Joanne Woodward received the inaugural star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Southern California, inaugurating a legendary tradition of honoring entertainment industry achievements.
• Adolph Coors III Kidnapping and Murder Adolph Coors III, chairman of the Coors Brewing Company, was kidnapped with a $500,000 ransom demand. Tragically, he was later found murdered, and Joseph Corbett, Jr. was subsequently indicted for the crime.
• Sanwi Kingdom's Independence Attempt King Amon Ndoffou II of the Anyi people in Côte d'Ivoire declared an independent kingdom six months before the colony's scheduled independence from France. Ivorian troops swiftly arrested the King and his Prime Minister, ending the secession attempt peacefully.
• Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano DC-4 Crash A tragic aviation disaster occurred when a Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano DC-4 aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Cochabamba, Bolivia, resulting in the loss of all 59 people on board.
• Louis Stricker, South African Cricket Player, Dies Louis Stricker, a notable South African cricket player who served as an opening batsman in 13 Test matches between 1909-1912, passed away.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Feb. 05, 1960

Newspapers from Feb. 05, 1960

February 05, 1960 was a Friday and it was the 36th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 05, 1960 can also be written as 2/5/1960 in the US and as 5/2/1960 in UK and Europe.

February 05, 1960 in February 1960 calendar

Famous people born on February 05, 1960:

• Miriam Rodríguez Martínez

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on February 5th

Famous people died on February 05, 1960:

• Rudolf Nelson

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on February 5th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 05, 1960 was Running Bear by Johnny Preston, according to the music chart for the week February 1st and February 7th.

1. Johnny Preston - Running Bear
2. Mark Dinning - Teen Angel
3. Marty Robbins - El Paso
4. Dion and the Belmonts - Where Or When
5. Jimmy Clanton - Go, Jimmy, Go

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 05, 1960 was Why by Anthony Newley, according to the music chart for the week February 1st and February 7th.

1. Anthony Newley - Why
2. Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Voice In The Wilderness
3. Adam Faith - Poor Me
4. Freddie Cannon - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans
5. Craig Douglas - Pretty Blue Eyes

February 05, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 05, 1960 was Smokie - Part 2 by Bill Black's Combo, according to the music chart for the week February 1st and February 7th.

1. Bill Black's Combo - Smokie - Part 2
2. Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
3. Marv Johnson - You Got What It Takes
4. Johnny Preston - Running Bear
5. Jackie Wilson - Talk That Talk

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 5th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 05, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 05, 1960 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 05, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 11:49 am and setting at 02:08 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 05, 1960

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Someone born on February 05, 1960 is:

65 years 3 months old,

or 783 months and 9 days old,

or 3405 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23840 days old,

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

There are 267 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 5th 2026.

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

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

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