What happened on Sunday August 07, 1960?

Here's what happened on August 07, 1960:

• Côte d'Ivoire Gains Independence from France Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) gained independence from France on this date. Felix Houphouet-Boigny became the first president of the newly independent West African country, serving until his death in 1993. This marked a significant moment in the decolonization of French West Africa.
• Civil Rights Demonstration in Atlanta Churches Students staged peaceful kneel-in demonstrations in Atlanta, Georgia churches, challenging racial segregation and demanding equal access to religious spaces during the Civil Rights Movement.
• Jacquie O'Sullivan Birth Jacquie O'Sullivan was born, who would later become a member of the popular pop group Bananarama, known for their hit song 'Venus'.

Events in 1960

August 07, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 07, 1960

Newspapers from Aug. 07, 1960

August 07, 1960 was a Sunday and it was the 220th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 07, 1960 can also be written as 8/7/1960 in the US and as 7/8/1960 in UK and Europe.

August 07, 1960 in August 1960 calendar

Famous people born on August 07, 1960:

• David Duchovny

  David Duchovny is an acclaimed American actor best known for his iconic role as FBI Agent Fox Mulder in the groundbreaking sci-fi series...

• Jacquie O'Sullivan

  English singer-songwriter known for her work with the pop group Bananarama and the Shillelagh Sisters, contributing to the 1980s music...

• Steven Rooks

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on August 7th

Famous people died on August 07, 1960:

• Luis Ángel Firpo

  Argentine boxer (b. 1894).

• André Bloch
• Salvatore Ferragamo
• Vincenzo Muricchio
• Rudolf Stolz

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on August 7th

August 07, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 07, 1960 was I'm Sorry by Brenda Lee, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

1. Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry
2. Brian Hyland - Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini
3. Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
4. Roy Orbison - Only The Lonely (Know The Way I Feel)
5. Hollywood Argyles - Alley-Oop

August 07, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 07, 1960 was Please Don't Tease by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

1. Cliff Richard - Please Don't Tease
2. The Shadows - Apache
3. Johnny Kidd & The Pirates - Shakin' All Over
4. Elvis Presley - Mess Of Blues
5. Duane Eddy - Because They're Young

August 07, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 07, 1960 was A Woman, A Lover, A Friend by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

1. Jackie Wilson - A Woman, A Lover, A Friend
2. Dinah Washington - This Bitter Earth
3. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Sticks And Stones
4. Bobby Marchan - There's Something On Your Mind (Part 2)
5. Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 7th is Leo.

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

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August 07, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 07, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 07, 1960 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 07, 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 August 07, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 08:26 pm and setting at 07:41 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 08, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on August 07, 1960

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Someone born on August 07, 1960 is:

64 years 9 months old,

or 777 months and 7 days old,

or 3379 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23656 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 07, 1960?

There are 85 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 7th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 07, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 07, 1960.

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