What happened on Tuesday March 08, 1960?

Here's what happened on March 08, 1960:

• Iconic Che Guevara Photograph The famous 'Guerrillero Heroico' (Heroic Guerrilla Fighter) photograph of Che Guevara, taken by Alberto Korda, was captured on March 5, 1960, during a memorial service. This image would become one of the most reproduced photographs in the world, symbolizing revolution and counterculture.
• Notable Births on March 8, 1960 Two significant athletes were born on this day: Irek Mukhamedov, a renowned Russian ballet dancer known for his exceptional performances with the Bolshoi Ballet, and Buck Williams, an accomplished American basketball player and later coach who played in the NBA.
• Greenwillow Broadway Musical Premiere The musical 'Greenwillow' opened at the Alvin Theater in New York City, running for 95 performances. This musical, based on the novel by Lesser Samuels, was a notable theatrical production of the early 1960s.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Mar. 08, 1960

Newspapers from Mar. 08, 1960

March 08, 1960 was a Tuesday and it was the 68th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 08, 1960 can also be written as 3/8/1960 in the US and as 8/3/1960 in UK and Europe.

March 08, 1960 in March 1960 calendar

Famous people born on March 08, 1960:

• Jeffrey Eugenides

  Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist known for works like 'Middlesex' and 'The Virgin Suicides', who explores complex themes of identity and...

• Buck Williams

  Professional NBA player who played for multiple teams including the Portland Trail Blazers and New Jersey Nets, known for his rebounding...

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on March 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 08, 1960 was The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith, according to the music chart for the week March 7th and March 13th.

1. Percy Faith - The Theme From A Summer Place
2. Jim Reeves - He'll Have To Go
3. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
4. Bobby Rydell - Wild One
5. Jack Scott - What In The World's Come Over You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 08, 1960 was Running Bear by Johnny Preston, according to the music chart for the week March 7th and March 13th.

1. Johnny Preston - Running Bear
2. Adam Faith - Poor Me
3. Anthony Newley - Why
4. Perry Como - Delaware
5. Percy Faith - Theme From 'A Summer Place'

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 08, 1960 was Baby (You've Got What It Takes) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week March 7th and March 13th.

1. Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
2. Barrett Strong - Money (That's what I want)
3. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Lady Luck
4. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
5. The Drifters - This Magic Moment

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 8th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 08, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 01:32 pm and setting at 03:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 12, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Mar 13, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on March 08, 1960

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Someone born on March 08, 1960 is:

65 years 2 months old,

or 782 months and 6 days old,

or 3401 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23808 days old,

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

There are 298 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 8th 2026.

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

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

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