What happened on Sunday July 10, 1960?

Here's what happened on July 10, 1960:

• Publication of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' Harper Lee publishes her groundbreaking novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird', a powerful narrative addressing racial injustice in the American South, which later wins the prestigious Pulitzer Prize.
• Katanga Declares Independence from Congo Moise Tshombe dramatically declares the Congolese province of Katanga independent, seeking and receiving military support from Belgium, which significantly escalates tensions in the decolonizing Congo.
• Belgium Intervenes in Congo Belgian troops are deployed to the Congo during a period of intense political upheaval and decolonization, responding to the emerging crisis following Katanga's declaration of independence.
• Eritrean Liberation Front Founded The Eritrean Liberation Front is established with the primary objective of liberating Eritrea from Ethiopian rule, marking a significant moment in the region's independence movement.
• Soviet Union Wins First European Soccer Championship DUPE
• Louise Suggs Wins LPGA Tournament Professional golfer Louise Suggs wins the Youngstown Kitchens LPGA tournament, contributing to the growing prominence of women's professional golf.
• Havana Sugar Kings' Final Game The Havana Sugar Kings play their last game under that name, winning 7-1 against the Virginians in Richmond, symbolizing the end of an era in Cuban baseball.

Events in 1960

July 10, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 10, 1960

Newspapers from Jul. 10, 1960

July 10, 1960 was a Sunday and it was the 192nd day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 10, 1960 can also be written as 7/10/1960 in the US and as 10/7/1960 in UK and Europe.

July 10, 1960 in July 1960 calendar

Famous people born on July 10, 1960:

• Ariel Castro

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• Seth Godin

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• Michèle Finck
• Martyn P Casey

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on July 10th

Famous people died on July 10, 1960:

• Sæbjørn Buttedahl

  Norwegian actor and sculptor (b. 1876).

• Arthur Wontner

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on July 10th

July 10, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 10, 1960 was Everybody's Somebody's Fool by Connie Francis, according to the music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

1. Connie Francis - Everybody's Somebody's Fool
2. Hollywood Argyles - Alley-Oop
3. Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry
4. Duane Eddy - Because They're Young
5. The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown

July 10, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 10, 1960 was Good Timin' by Jimmy Jones, according to the music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

1. Jimmy Jones - Good Timin'
2. Cliff Richard - Please Don't Tease
3. Eddie Cochran - Three Steps To Heaven
4. Tommy Bruce & The Bruisers - Ain't Misbehavin'
5. Connie Francis - Mama / Robot Man

July 10, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 10, 1960 was A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around And Fall In Love) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

1. Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around And Fall In Love)
2. Etta James - All I Could Do Was Cry
3. Sam Cooke - Wonderful World
4. Bobby Marchan - There's Something On Your Mind (Part 2)
5. Hollywood Argyles - Alley-Oop

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 10th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 10, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 10, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 10, 1960 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 10, 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 July 10, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 09:53 pm and setting at 08:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 08, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Aug 07, 1960.

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Someone born on July 10, 1960 is:

64 years 10 months old,

or 778 months and 4 days old,

or 3383 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23684 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 10, 1960?

There are 58 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 10th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 10, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 10, 1960.

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