What happened on Friday October 07, 1960?

Here's what happened on October 07, 1960:

• Kennedy-Nixon Presidential Debate on Foreign Policy The second of four scheduled presidential debates between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon focused intensely on Cold War foreign policy, providing American voters with a critical comparison of the candidates' strategic perspectives during the height of international tensions.
• Khrushchev's Shoe-Banging Incident at UN During a heated United Nations General Assembly meeting, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev dramatically protested discussions about Soviet policies in Eastern Europe by pounding his shoe on the table, creating a memorable Cold War diplomatic moment that symbolized the tension between the Soviet Union and the West.
• Nigeria Joins the United Nations Nigeria was admitted as the 99th member of the United Nations, marking a significant milestone in the country's post-colonial international recognition and diplomatic engagement.
• Assassination of Inejiro Asanuma Otoya Yamaguchi, a right-wing extremist, assassinated Inejiro Asanuma, the chairman of the Japanese Socialist Party, in a shocking political murder that highlighted the political tensions in post-war Japan.
• Cuban Air Force Incident with USS Balao A Cuban Air Force fighter plane provocatively 'buzzed' the USS Balao, a U.S. Navy submarine, in international waters for 37 minutes. The incident escalated tensions between the United States and Cuba, prompting an immediate diplomatic protest from the U.S. State Department.
• Route 66 Television Show Premiere The iconic television series 'Route 66' began its four-year run, capturing the spirit of American adventure and mobility during the early 1960s, and becoming a significant cultural touchstone of the era.
• Typhoon Kit Devastates Philippines Typhoon Kit struck the Philippines, resulting in 51 fatalities and causing significant destruction, highlighting the region's vulnerability to severe tropical weather events.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Oct. 07, 1960

Newspapers from Oct. 07, 1960

October 07, 1960 was a Friday and it was the 281st day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 07, 1960 can also be written as 10/7/1960 in the US and as 7/10/1960 in UK and Europe.

October 07, 1960 in October 1960 calendar

Famous people born on October 07, 1960:

• Viktor Lazlo

  French-Belgian singer known for her 1987 hit 'Breathless' and for hosting the Eurovision Song Contest in Brussels.

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on October 7th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 07, 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 07, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 07, 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 7th is Libra.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

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.

Discover the personality of October born.

Unlock the Mysteries of October 07, 1960! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

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

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

Discover the Rat personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 07, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 08:25 pm and setting at 10:34 am.

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

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in October 1960

Your place in the Universe on October 07, 1960

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on October 07, 1960 is:

64 years 7 months old,

or 775 months and 7 days old,

or 3370 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23595 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

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

There are 146 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 7th 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

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

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

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.