What happened on Thursday October 06, 1960?

Here's what happened on October 06, 1960:

• Nigeria Gains Independence from British Rule Nigeria officially became an independent nation, ending decades of British colonial rule. At precisely 12:01 a.m., the new Nigerian flag was hoisted in Lagos, symbolizing the country's sovereignty. With a population of approximately 35 million people, this marked a crucial moment in African decolonization.
• Kennedy-Nixon Presidential Debate of 1960 U.S. presidential candidates Richard M. Nixon and John F. Kennedy engaged in their second televised debate, which took place in Washington. This debate was a pivotal moment in the 1960 presidential campaign, marking a significant milestone in the use of television as a political communication medium.
• Typhoon Kit Devastates Philippines Typhoon Kit struck the Philippines, causing significant loss of life and destruction. The natural disaster resulted in 51 fatalities, highlighting the region's vulnerability to severe tropical weather events.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Oct. 06, 1960

Newspapers from Oct. 06, 1960

October 06, 1960 was a Thursday and it was the 280th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 06, 1960 can also be written as 10/6/1960 in the US and as 6/10/1960 in UK and Europe.

October 06, 1960 in October 1960 calendar

Famous people born on October 06, 1960:

• Richard Jobson

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• Yves Leterme

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Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on October 6th

Famous people died on October 06, 1960:

• Silvio Fantuzzi

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on October 6th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 06, 1960 was My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own by Connie Francis, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

1. Connie Francis - My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own
2. Sam Cooke - Chain Gang
3. Larry Verne - Mr. Custer
4. Chubby Checker - The Twist
5. Jimmy Charles - A Million To One

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 06, 1960 was Tell Laura I Love Her by Ricky Valance, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

1. Ricky Valance - Tell Laura I Love Her
2. Roy Orbison - Only The Lonely
3. Shirley Bassey - As Long As He Needs Me
4. Cliff Richard - Nine Times Out Of Ten
5. Adam Faith - How About That

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 06, 1960 was Kiddio by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

1. Brook Benton - Kiddio
2. Sam Cooke - Chain Gang
3. Chubby Checker - The Twist
4. Ike & Tina Turner - A Fool In Love
5. Etta James - My Dearest Darling

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 6th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 06, 1960 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 06, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 07:48 pm and setting at 09:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 04, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Nov 03, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on October 06, 1960

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Someone born on October 06, 1960 is:

64 years 7 months old,

or 775 months and 8 days old,

or 3370 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23596 days old,

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

There are 145 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 6th 2025.

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

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

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