What happened on Wednesday June 08, 1960?

Here's what happened on June 08, 1960:

• Argentina Demands Release of Nazi War Criminal Adolf Eichmann The Argentine government officially demanded the release of Adolf Eichmann, a high-ranking Nazi official responsible for organizing the Holocaust. This event occurred during the period when Eichmann was being held in Israel after his controversial capture in Argentina.
• Arrest of Dr. Agostinho Neto in Portuguese West Africa Dr. Agostinho Neto, a prominent leader of the MPLA (People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola), was arrested by Portuguese colonial authorities at his medical clinic in Catete. He was charged with subversion, reflecting the growing tensions in the anti-colonial struggle in Angola during this period.
• ABC and AFL Sign Groundbreaking Television Contract The American Football League (AFL) secured a significant five-year television contract with the ABC television network, valued at $8.5 million. This agreement represented an important milestone in sports broadcasting and the growing popularity of professional football in the United States.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Jun. 08, 1960

Newspapers from Jun. 08, 1960

June 08, 1960 was a Wednesday and it was the 160th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 1960 can also be written as 6/8/1960 in the US and as 8/6/1960 in UK and Europe.

June 08, 1960 in June 1960 calendar

Famous people born on June 08, 1960:

• Mick Hucknall

  Mick Hucknall is the charismatic lead singer and founder of the internationally acclaimed soul-pop band Simply Red.

• Agnès Soral

  Agnès Soral is a prominent French actress and writer who has made significant contributions to French cinema and television.

• Phil Schiller

  Phil Schiller is a prominent business executive who played a significant role at Apple Inc.

• Alicia Stott

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on June 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 08, 1960 was Cathy's Clown by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week June 6th and June 12th.

1. The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
2. Elvis Presley - Stuck On You
3. Jimmy Jones - Good Timin'
4. Jeanne Black - He'll Have To Stay
5. Jack Scott - Burning Bridges

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 08, 1960 was Three Steps To Heaven by Eddie Cochran, according to the music chart for the week June 6th and June 12th.

1. Eddie Cochran - Three Steps To Heaven
2. Johnny Preston - Cradle Of Love
3. Connie Francis - Mama / Robot Man
4. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 08, 1960 was Doggin' Around by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week June 6th and June 12th.

1. Jackie Wilson - Doggin' Around
2. The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
3. Etta James - All I Could Do Was Cry
4. Jessie Hill - Ooh Poo Pah Doo - Part II
5. Ray Bryant Combo - The Madison Time - Part I

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 8th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 08, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:24 pm and setting at 05:43 am.

The previous full moon was on May 11, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on June 08, 1960

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Someone born on June 08, 1960 is:

65 years and 17 days old,

or 780 months and 17 days old,

or 3394 weeks

or 23758 days old,

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

There are 348 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 8th 2026.

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

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

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