What happened on Monday May 09, 1960?

Here's what happened on May 09, 1960:

• FDA Approves Birth Control Pill The U.S. Food and Drug Administration officially approves the sale of the first oral contraceptive pill, marking a revolutionary moment in reproductive health and women's rights. This landmark decision would dramatically transform social dynamics, family planning, and personal autonomy for women worldwide.
• U-2 Spy Plane Incident The United States sends a U-2 spy plane over Soviet territory, a provocative Cold War intelligence-gathering mission that would heighten tensions between the two superpowers and ultimately lead to significant diplomatic confrontations.
• Nigeria Joins British Commonwealth Nigeria becomes a member of the British Commonwealth, a significant step in its post-colonial political development and international diplomatic relations.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from May. 09, 1960

Newspapers from May. 09, 1960

May 09, 1960 was a Monday and it was the 130th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 09, 1960 can also be written as 5/9/1960 in the US and as 9/5/1960 in UK and Europe.

May 09, 1960 in May 1960 calendar

Famous people born on May 09, 1960:

• Tony Gwynn

  Tony Gwynn was a legendary Major League Baseball player who spent his entire 20-year career with the San Diego Padres.

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on May 9th

Famous people died on May 09, 1960:

• René Maran
• Arrigo Minerbi

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on May 9th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 09, 1960 was Stuck On You by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

1. Elvis Presley - Stuck On You
2. The Brothers Four - Greenfields
3. The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
4. Jackie Wilson - Night
5. Connie Stevens - Sixteen Reasons

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 09, 1960 was Cathy's Clown by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

1. The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
2. Adam Faith - Someone Else's Baby
3. Anthony Newley - Do You Mind?
4. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
5. Johnny Preston - Cradle Of Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 09, 1960 was White Silver Sands by Bill Black's Combo, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

1. Bill Black's Combo - White Silver Sands
2. Jackie Wilson - Doggin' Around
3. Buster Brown - Fannie Mae
4. Barrett Strong - Money (That's what I want)
5. Jackie Wilson - Night

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 9th is Taurus.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 09, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:17 pm and setting at 05:32 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on May 09, 1960

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Someone born on May 09, 1960 is:

64 years 11 months old,

or 779 months and 26 days old,

or 3391 weeks

or 23737 days old,

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

There are 4 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 9th 2025.

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

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

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