What happened on Saturday November 05, 1960?

Here's what happened on November 05, 1960:

• China Launches First Anti-Ship Cruise Missile The People's Republic of China successfully developed and launched its first anti-ship cruise missile, the R-2, popularly known as the 'Silkworm' missile. This advanced weapon system demonstrated significant military technological progress, featuring an impressive range of 350 miles (560 kilometers), marking a notable milestone in Chinese military engineering.
• Landmark Medical Malpractice Case: Dorrence Darling II Dorrence Darling II, a football player for Illinois State University, suffered a severe leg injury during a game that led to a groundbreaking medical malpractice lawsuit. Due to inadequate medical treatment, Darling's leg was amputated, and his case became a pivotal legal precedent in medical negligence jurisprudence, significantly influencing future medical liability standards.
• Birth of Actor Ward Bond Ward Bond, a prominent American actor born in 1903, was commemorated on this date. Known for his versatile roles and collaborations with legendary directors like John Ford, Bond was a significant figure in Hollywood's golden era, appearing in numerous classic films.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Nov. 05, 1960

Newspapers from Nov. 05, 1960

November 05, 1960 was a Saturday and it was the 310th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 05, 1960 can also be written as 11/5/1960 in the US and as 5/11/1960 in UK and Europe.

November 05, 1960 in November 1960 calendar

Famous people born on November 05, 1960:

• Tilda Swinton

  Tilda Swinton is an acclaimed Scottish actress and artist known for her avant-garde performances and transformative roles in independent and...

• Bryan Lourd

  Bryan Lourd is a prominent talent agent and co-chairman of Creative Artists Agency (CAA), one of the most influential entertainment agencies...

• Mark West

  Mark West was an NBA center who played for the Detroit Pistons during his professional basketball career.

• Rudy Aernoudt

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on November 5th

Famous people died on November 05, 1960:

• Johnny Horton

  Influential American country and rockabilly singer-songwriter known for hits like 'The Battle of New Orleans' and tragically killed in a car...

• Mack Sennett

  Canadian-american actor, producer (d. 1960).

• August Gailit

  Estonian journalist and author (d. 60).

• Donald Grey Barnhouse

  American pastor and theologian (b. 1895).

• Ward Bond
• Erich Neumann

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on November 5th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 05, 1960 was Save The Last Dance For Me by The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week October 31st and November 6th.

1. The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
2. Brenda Lee - I Want To Be Wanted (Per Tutta La Vita)
3. Connie Francis - My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own
4. Chubby Checker - The Twist
5. Sam Cooke - Chain Gang

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 05, 1960 was It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week October 31st and November 6th.

1. Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
2. Shirley Bassey - As Long As He Needs Me
3. Roy Orbison - Only The Lonely
4. Johnny & The Hurricanes - Rocking Goose
5. Johnny Burnette - Dreamin'

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 05, 1960 was Save The Last Dance For Me by The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week October 31st and November 6th.

1. The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
2. Brook Benton - Kiddio
3. Ray Charles - Georgia On My Mind
4. Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go
5. Sam Cooke - Chain Gang

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 5th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 05, 1960 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 05, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 06:39 pm and setting at 09:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 03, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Dec 03, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on November 05, 1960

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Someone born on November 05, 1960 is:

64 years 6 months old,

or 774 months and 9 days old,

or 3366 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23566 days old,

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

There are 176 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday November 5th 2025.

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

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

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