What happened on Friday January 08, 1960?

Here's what happened on January 08, 1960:

• Lee Harvey Oswald's Soviet Defection Lee Harvey Oswald, a controversial American defector, was warmly received in the Soviet Union. The Mayor of Minsk personally welcomed him, providing him with a free apartment and securing employment at the Byelorussian Radio and Television factory. This event was a notable Cold War-era incident of individual political migration.
• Los Angeles Rams Legal Battle over Billy Cannon The Los Angeles Rams initiated a legal dispute against the newly formed American Football League and the Houston Oilers, contesting the signing rights of Heisman Trophy winner Billy Cannon. This lawsuit highlighted the competitive and complex landscape of professional football recruitment during the early 1960s.
• First and Last Execution in New Mexico's Gas Chamber David Cooper Nelson became the first and only convict to be executed in New Mexico's gas chamber, marking a significant moment in the state's capital punishment history. This event highlighted the transition in execution methods and the state's approach to criminal justice.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Jan. 08, 1960

Newspapers from Jan. 08, 1960

January 08, 1960 was a Friday and it was the 8th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 08, 1960 can also be written as 1/8/1960 in the US and as 8/1/1960 in UK and Europe.

January 08, 1960 in January 1960 calendar

Famous people born on January 08, 1960:

• Dave Weckl

  Renowned American jazz drummer, widely respected in the music industry for his technical skill and innovative playing style.

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on January 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 08, 1960 was El Paso by Marty Robbins, according to the music chart for the week January 4th and January 10th.

1. Marty Robbins - El Paso
2. Frankie Avalon - Why
3. Miss Toni Fisher - The Big Hurt
4. Johnny Preston - Running Bear
5. Freddie Cannon - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 08, 1960 was What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For? by Emile Ford & The Checkmates, according to the music chart for the week January 4th and January 10th.

1. Emile Ford & The Checkmates - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
2. Adam Faith - What Do You Want?
3. Neil Sedaka - Oh Carol
4. Michael Holliday - Starry Eyed
5. Avons - Seven Little Girls Sitting In The Back Seat

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 08, 1960 was The Clouds by The Spacemen, according to the music chart for the week January 4th and January 10th.

1. The Spacemen - The Clouds
2. Fats Domino - Be My Guest
3. Marv Johnson - You Got What It Takes
4. The Drifters - Dance With Me
5. Bill Black's Combo - Smokie - Part 2

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 08, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 08, 1960 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 08, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 01:13 pm and setting at 03:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 15, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on January 08, 1960

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Someone born on January 08, 1960 is:

65 years 4 months old,

or 784 months and 6 days old,

or 3409 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23868 days old,

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

There are 239 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 8th 2026.

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

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

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