What happened on Thursday September 08, 1960?

Here's what happened on September 08, 1960:

• Formation of OPEC Five major oil-producing nations - Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela - formally establish the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), a pivotal moment in global energy economics that would dramatically reshape international oil markets and geopolitical power dynamics.
• Marshall Space Flight Center Dedication US President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially dedicates the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, formalizing a key facility that would play a crucial role in the United States' space exploration efforts during the Cold War era.
• Wilma Rudolph's Olympic Triumph American sprinter Wilma Rudolph completes her remarkable Olympic performance by winning her third gold medal, anchoring the US 4 x 100m relay team after previously securing gold in the 100m and 200m individual events at the Rome Olympics.
• Release of 'Psycho' Alfred Hitchcock's groundbreaking psychological thriller 'Psycho', starring Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh, receives its nationwide release in the United States, revolutionizing the horror and thriller film genres.
• Mobutu's Coup in Congo Colonel Joseph Mobutu seizes power in the Republic of the Congo through a military coup, marking the beginning of a significant political transformation that would eventually lead to his long and controversial rule as President Mobutu Sese Seko.
• Berlin Access Restrictions The German Democratic Republic (East Germany) imposes limitations on West Berliners' access to East Berlin, further escalating tensions during the Cold War and symbolizing the divided nature of Germany at the time.
• First Tibetan Parliamentary Election The Central Tibetan Administration holds its inaugural parliamentary election, a significant milestone in Tibetan democratic history. This event is commemorated annually as Democracy Day by the Tibetan community.
• William Walton Symphony Premiere The second symphony by renowned British composer William Walton is premiered, contributing to the mid-20th century classical music landscape.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Sep. 08, 1960

Newspapers from Sep. 08, 1960

September 08, 1960 was a Thursday and it was the 252nd day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 08, 1960 can also be written as 9/8/1960 in the US and as 8/9/1960 in UK and Europe.

September 08, 1960 in September 1960 calendar

Famous people born on September 08, 1960:

• Stefano Casiraghi

  Italian businessman and member of Monaco's high society, known for his entrepreneurial ventures in luxury retail and construction.

• Aguri Suzuki

  Prominent Japanese Formula One racing driver who competed in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

• Gabrielle Scharnitzky

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on September 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 08, 1960 was It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week September 5th and September 11th.

1. Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
2. Chubby Checker - The Twist
3. The Ventures - Walk -- Don't Run
4. Bobby Rydell - Volare
5. Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 08, 1960 was Apache by The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week September 5th and September 11th.

1. The Shadows - Apache
2. Elvis Presley - Mess Of Blues
3. Duane Eddy - Because They're Young
4. Cliff Richard - Please Don't Tease
5. Ricky Valance - Tell Laura I Love Her

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 08, 1960 was Kiddio by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week September 5th and September 11th.

1. Brook Benton - Kiddio
2. Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - Finger Poppin' Time
3. Chubby Checker - The Twist
4. Ike & Tina Turner - A Fool In Love
5. Jackie Wilson - A Woman, A Lover, A Friend

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 8th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 08, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 09:18 pm and setting at 10:50 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 05, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Oct 04, 1960.

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Someone born on September 08, 1960 is:

64 years 8 months old,

or 776 months and 15 days old,

or 3376 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23633 days old,

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

There are 108 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 8th 2025.

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

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

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