What happened on Monday August 08, 1960?

Here's what happened on August 08, 1960:

• Chubby Checker Launches 'The Twist' Dance Craze Chubby Checker performs 'The Twist' on 'The Dick Clark Show', igniting a global dance phenomenon that would transform popular music and social dancing in the early 1960s.
• Ivory Coast Gains Independence Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) declares independence from French colonial rule, marking a significant moment in West African decolonization and national sovereignty.
• Sharpeville Massacre Legal Developments Charges against 53 of the 76 Africans detained following the Sharpeville massacre in South Africa are dropped, signaling a minor legal shift in the aftermath of the violent apartheid-era incident.
• South Kasai Secession The province of South Kasai attempts to secede from the Congo, reflecting the complex political tensions and fragmentation in post-colonial Africa during the early 1960s.
• Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini Tops Charts The novelty song 'Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini' by Brian Hyland reaches #1 on the music charts, becoming a pop culture phenomenon of the early 1960s.
• Ulrich Maly: German Politician Ulrich Maly is a notable German politician who served as the Mayor of Nuremberg, contributing to local governance and urban development.

Events in 1960

August 08, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 08, 1960

Newspapers from Aug. 08, 1960

August 08, 1960 was a Monday and it was the 221st day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 1960 can also be written as 8/8/1960 in the US and as 8/8/1960 in UK and Europe.

August 08, 1960 in August 1960 calendar

Famous people born on August 08, 1960:

• Andrea Ragnetti

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on August 8th

August 08, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 1960 was Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini by Brian Hyland, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

1. Brian Hyland - Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini
2. Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry
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 08, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 1960 was Please Don't Tease by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

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 08, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 1960 was A Woman, A Lover, A Friend by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

1. Jackie Wilson - A Woman, A Lover, A Friend
2. Fats Domino - Walking To New Orleans
3. Ike & Tina Turner - A Fool In Love
4. Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry
5. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Question

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th 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 08, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 08, 1960 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 09:05 pm and setting at 08:51 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 07, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on August 08, 1960

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Someone born on August 08, 1960 is:

64 years 9 months old,

or 777 months and 6 days old,

or 3379 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23655 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 1960?

There are 86 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 08, 1960.

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