What happened on Tuesday July 05, 1960?

Here's what happened on July 05, 1960:

• Congo Crisis Erupts The Congo Crisis began with a significant military mutiny in the newly independent Congo-Leopoldville (now Democratic Republic of the Congo). The uprising was triggered when Belgian commander Lt. Gen. Émile Janssens attempted to maintain colonial-style military discipline, leading to a revolt by Congolese soldiers seeking true independence and equal treatment.
• Lyndon B. Johnson Launches Presidential Campaign U.S. Senate Majority Leader Lyndon B. Johnson of Texas officially announced his bid for the presidential nomination at the upcoming Democratic National Convention. Johnson, a prominent political figure, expressed confidence in securing the nomination and potentially becoming the next President of the United States.
• Mongolia Adopts New Constitution Mongolia formally adopted a new constitution, marking a significant milestone in the country's political development. This constitutional adoption represented an important step in Mongolia's governance structure and national identity during the Cold War era.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Jul. 05, 1960

Newspapers from Jul. 05, 1960

July 05, 1960 was a Tuesday and it was the 187th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 05, 1960 can also be written as 7/5/1960 in the US and as 5/7/1960 in UK and Europe.

July 05, 1960 in July 1960 calendar

Famous people born on July 05, 1960:

• Pruitt Taylor Vince

  Distinctive character actor known for his unique appearance and roles in numerous films and television series, including 'Identity' and...

• Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

  Renowned Indian investor and business tycoon, often called the 'Warren Buffett of India' for his exceptional stock market investments and...

• David E. Sanger

  Prominent American journalist and national security correspondent for The New York Times, known for his in-depth reporting on global...

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on July 5th

Famous people died on July 05, 1960:

• Otto Hersing

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on July 5th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 05, 1960 was Everybody's Somebody's Fool by Connie Francis, according to the music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

1. Connie Francis - Everybody's Somebody's Fool
2. Hollywood Argyles - Alley-Oop
3. Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry
4. Duane Eddy - Because They're Young
5. The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 05, 1960 was Good Timin' by Jimmy Jones, according to the music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

1. Jimmy Jones - Good Timin'
2. Cliff Richard - Please Don't Tease
3. Eddie Cochran - Three Steps To Heaven
4. Tommy Bruce & The Bruisers - Ain't Misbehavin'
5. Connie Francis - Mama / Robot Man

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 05, 1960 was A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around And Fall In Love) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

1. Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around And Fall In Love)
2. Etta James - All I Could Do Was Cry
3. Sam Cooke - Wonderful World
4. Bobby Marchan - There's Something On Your Mind (Part 2)
5. Hollywood Argyles - Alley-Oop

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 5th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 05, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 05:01 pm and setting at 03:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 09, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Jul 08, 1960.

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Someone born on July 05, 1960 is:

64 years 10 months old,

or 778 months and 9 days old,

or 3384 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23689 days old,

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

There are 52 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 5th 2025.

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

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

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