What happened on Monday June 06, 1960?

Here's what happened on June 06, 1960:

• Pondo Massacre in South Africa South African police kill 11 Pondo people at Nqusa Hill, a tragic incident highlighting the brutal oppression and violence during the apartheid era against indigenous populations.
• Roy Orbison Releases Iconic Single "Only the Lonely" Roy Orbison releases "Only the Lonely", a groundbreaking rock and roll ballad that would become one of his most famous and emotionally powerful songs, showcasing his distinctive vocal style.
• Steve Vai Born Steve Vai, a virtuoso guitarist and composer who would become one of the most technically skilled and innovative musicians in rock and instrumental guitar music, is born.
• Steve Allen Show Ends NBC Television Run The Steve Allen Show, a pioneering comedy and variety program, broadcasts its final episode on NBC-TV, marking the end of an influential era in television entertainment.

Events in 1960

June 06, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 06, 1960

Newspapers from Jun. 06, 1960

June 06, 1960 was a Monday and it was the 158th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 06, 1960 can also be written as 6/6/1960 in the US and as 6/6/1960 in UK and Europe.

June 06, 1960 in June 1960 calendar

Famous people born on June 06, 1960:

• Steve Vai

  Legendary virtuoso guitarist known for groundbreaking work with Frank Zappa and David Lee Roth, and his innovative solo career in rock and...

• John Eldredge

  Prominent Christian author specializing in books about spirituality and masculinity, with several bestselling publications.

• François Santoni

  Corsican political activist and leader of the National Liberation Front of Corsica, who was assassinated in 2001.

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on June 6th

June 06, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 06, 1960 was Cathy's Clown by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week June 6th and June 12th.

1. The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
2. Elvis Presley - Stuck On You
3. Jimmy Jones - Good Timin'
4. Jeanne Black - He'll Have To Stay
5. Jack Scott - Burning Bridges

June 06, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 06, 1960 was Three Steps To Heaven by Eddie Cochran, according to the music chart for the week June 6th and June 12th.

1. Eddie Cochran - Three Steps To Heaven
2. Johnny Preston - Cradle Of Love
3. Connie Francis - Mama / Robot Man
4. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man

June 06, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 06, 1960 was Doggin' Around by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week June 6th and June 12th.

1. Jackie Wilson - Doggin' Around
2. The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
3. Etta James - All I Could Do Was Cry
4. Jessie Hill - Ooh Poo Pah Doo - Part II
5. Ray Bryant Combo - The Madison Time - Part I

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 6th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 06, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 06, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 06, 1960 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 06, 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 June 06, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 05:03 pm and setting at 04:05 am.

The previous full moon was on May 11, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on June 06, 1960

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Someone born on June 06, 1960 is:

64 years 10 months old,

or 778 months and 29 days old,

or 3387 weeks

or 23709 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 06, 1960?

There are 32 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 06, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 06, 1960.

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