What happened on Thursday December 08, 1960?

Here's what happened on December 08, 1960:

• Violent Riots During de Gaulle's Algeria Visit French President Charles de Gaulle's visit to Algeria was marred by violent riots involving both European and Muslim populations in major Algerian cities. The unrest resulted in 127 fatalities, highlighting the intense political and social tensions during Algeria's struggle for independence.
• Congo-Leopoldville Blocks UN Transportation The government of Congo-Leopoldville (now Democratic Republic of the Congo) ordered a blockade of all United Nations surface transportation, escalating tensions during a tumultuous period in the nation's post-colonial history.
• First Episode of Coronation Street The iconic British television series 'Coronation Street' premiered, initially planned as a 13-part drama. The show's immense popularity led to it becoming a long-running staple of British television, broadcasting five times per week for decades.
• Mary Martin's Peter Pan Television Special NBC presented the first pre-recorded television special of Mary Martin's 'Peter Pan', a groundbreaking broadcast that allowed for repeated viewings. This version featured new child actors while maintaining most of the original adult cast, showcasing the evolving nature of television production in the early 1960s.
• Hayato Ikeda Forms Japanese Government Hayato Ikeda, who had become Prime Minister in July after Nobusuke Kishi's resignation, formed a new government following the parliamentary election of November 20, continuing Japan's post-war political transition.
• Burma-China Border Treaty Ratification Burma (now Myanmar) and China ratified a boundary treaty, involving territorial exchanges. Burma ceded 60 square miles of its northernmost territory, including three villages, while China transferred the 100 square mile 'Mengmao triangle' near the city of Bhamo.
• Los Angeles Angels Lease Dodger Stadium The Los Angeles Angels baseball team signed a four-year lease to use Dodger Stadium, marking an important moment in the team's early history and stadium arrangements.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Dec. 08, 1960

Newspapers from Dec. 08, 1960

December 08, 1960 was a Thursday and it was the 343rd day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1960 can also be written as 12/8/1960 in the US and as 8/12/1960 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 1960 in December 1960 calendar

Famous people born on December 08, 1960:

• Steve Nallon

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on December 8th

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

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 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 8th 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 08, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 08, 1960 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 08, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 09:34 pm and setting at 11:22 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 08, 1960

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Someone born on December 08, 1960 is:

64 years 4 months old,

or 772 months and 15 days old,

or 3358 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23512 days old,

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

There are 229 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 8th 2025.

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

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

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