What happened on Saturday April 09, 1960?

Here's what happened on April 09, 1960:

• End of the American Civil War Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, effectively ending the American Civil War.
• NASA's First Astronaut Presentation NASA introduced its first seven astronauts to the press, marking a pivotal moment in the early Space Race and American space exploration.
• French Exploration of North America Explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, claimed the Mississippi basin for France, naming the vast territory Louisiana in honor of King Louis XIV.
• Assassination Attempt on South African Prime Minister Dr. Hendrik Verwoerd, the Prime Minister of South Africa and primary architect of apartheid, narrowly survived an assassination attempt by David Pratt, a white farmer, in Johannesburg.
• Churchill Becomes Honorary US Citizen Sir Winston Churchill was proclaimed an honorary United States citizen, recognizing his significant role in World War II and the strong alliance between the US and UK.
• First Tax-Supported Public Library in the US The first tax-supported public library in the United States was established in Peterborough, New Hampshire, marking a significant milestone in public education and knowledge accessibility.
• Arnold Palmer's Masters Victory Golfer Arnold Palmer won his third Masters Tournament, further solidifying his legendary status in professional golf.
• NBA Championship: Boston Celtics Triumph The Boston Celtics won their 14th NBA Championship by defeating the Saint Louis Hawks 4 games to 3, marking their 9th consecutive title in a remarkable display of basketball dominance.

Events in 1960

April 09, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 09, 1960

Newspapers from Apr. 09, 1960

April 09, 1960 was a Saturday and it was the 100th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 09, 1960 can also be written as 4/9/1960 in the US and as 9/4/1960 in UK and Europe.

April 09, 1960 in April 1960 calendar

Famous people born on April 09, 1960:

• Isabel Coixet

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on April 9th

Famous people died on April 09, 1960:

• John Braid

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on April 9th

April 09, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 09, 1960 was The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

1. Percy Faith - The Theme From A Summer Place
2. Paul Anka - Puppy Love
3. Bobby Rydell - Wild One
4. Jim Reeves - He'll Have To Go
5. Brenda Lee - Sweet Nothin's

April 09, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 09, 1960 was My Old Man's A Dustman by Lonnie Donegan, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

1. Lonnie Donegan - My Old Man's A Dustman
2. Anthony Newley - Do You Mind?
3. Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Fall In Love With You
4. Johnny Preston - Running Bear
5. Percy Faith - Theme From 'A Summer Place'

April 09, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 09, 1960 was Baby (You've Got What It Takes) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

1. Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
2. Barrett Strong - Money (That's what I want)
3. Marv Johnson - I Love The Way You Love
4. The Drifters - This Magic Moment
5. Buster Brown - Fannie Mae

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 9th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 09, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 09, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 09, 1960 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 09, 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 April 09, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 04:17 pm and setting at 04:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 13, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Apr 11, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on April 09, 1960

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Someone born on April 09, 1960 is:

64 years 11 months old,

or 779 months and 19 days old,

or 3389 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23729 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 09, 1960?

There are 13 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 09, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 09, 1960.

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