What happened on Wednesday December 07, 1960?

Here's what happened on December 07, 1960:

• Ivory Coast Gains Independence from France The Republic of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) officially declared independence from French colonial rule, marking a significant milestone in West African decolonization and national sovereignty.
• UN Security Council Session on Lumumba The United Nations Security Council convened at the Soviet Union's request to discuss the urgent situation regarding Patrice Lumumba, the deposed Congolese Premier, amid growing international tensions surrounding his detention.
• First Federal Cuban Refugee Center Opens in Miami The U.S. government established the first federal Cuban Refugee Center in Miami, Florida, at Dade County's request. Initially staffed by 14 employees, the center rapidly expanded to 300 workers by the end of 1961, reflecting the growing Cuban migration during the Cold War period.
• Successful Unmanned Drone Helicopter Landing The QH-50 DASH (Drone Anti-Submarine Helicopter), a pioneering remotely controlled drone, achieved its first successful unmanned landing on the USS Hazelwood, marking a significant advancement in naval drone technology.
• Death of Clara Haskil Clara Haskil, a renowned Swiss classical pianist known for her exceptional interpretations of Mozart and Beethoven, passed away. She was a highly respected musician celebrated for her technical precision and profound musical sensitivity.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Dec. 07, 1960

Newspapers from Dec. 07, 1960

December 07, 1960 was a Wednesday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 07, 1960 can also be written as 12/7/1960 in the US and as 7/12/1960 in UK and Europe.

December 07, 1960 in December 1960 calendar

Famous people born on December 07, 1960:

• Craig Scanlon

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• Abdellatif Kechiche

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on December 7th

Famous people died on December 07, 1960:

• Ioannis Demestichas

  Greek admiral and politician (b. 1882).

• Clara Haskil

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on December 7th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 07, 1960 was Are You Lonesome To-Night? by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

1. Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome To-Night?
2. Floyd Cramer - Last Date
3. Johnny Tillotson - Poetry In Motion
4. Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs - Stay
5. Kathy Young - A Thousand Stars

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 07, 1960 was It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

1. Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
2. The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
3. Cliff Richard - I Love You
4. Johnny & The Hurricanes - Rocking Goose
5. Nina & Frederick - Little Donkey

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 07, 1960 was Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go by Hank Ballard And The Midnighters, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

1. Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go
2. Jerry Butler - He Will Break Your Heart
3. Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires - Are You Lonesome To-night?
4. The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
5. Ray Charles - Georgia On My Mind

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 7th is Sagittarius.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 07, 1960 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 07, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 08:38 pm and setting at 10:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 03, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Jan 01, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on December 07, 1960

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Someone born on December 07, 1960 is:

64 years 4 months old,

or 772 months and 16 days old,

or 3359 weeks

or 23513 days old,

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

There are 228 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 7th 2025.

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

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

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