What happened on Tuesday May 10, 1960?

Here's what happened on May 10, 1960:

• Nashville Desegregates Lunch Counters Nashville became the first major racially segregated city in the United States to desegregate its lunch counters, marking a significant moment in the Civil Rights Movement. This event represented a crucial step towards dismantling systemic racial discrimination in public spaces.
• USS Triton Completes First Underwater Global Circumnavigation The submarine USS Triton completed its historic circumnavigation of the globe, undertaking an 84-day voyage that followed the route of Ferdinand Magellan's original expedition from 1519–1522. This remarkable achievement represented a significant milestone in naval and technological exploration, showcasing the United States' maritime capabilities during the Cold War era.
• John F. Kennedy Wins West Virginia Primary John F. Kennedy defeated Hubert Humphrey in the West Virginia primary election, winning the predominantly Protestant state and dispelling doubts about whether Americans would support a Roman Catholic nominee. This victory was crucial in Kennedy's path to the Democratic presidential nomination, demonstrating his ability to overcome religious prejudices of the time.
• Bono Born in Dublin Paul Hewson (known professionally as Bono) was born in Dublin, Ireland. He would later become the lead singer of the iconic rock band U2, known for albums like 'The Joshua Tree' and significant humanitarian work.
• Tauseef Ahmed Birth Tauseef Ahmed, a prominent Pakistani cricket player and leading off-spinner of the 1980s, was born. He would become a significant figure in Pakistan's cricket history.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from May. 10, 1960

Newspapers from May. 10, 1960

May 10, 1960 was a Tuesday and it was the 131st day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 10, 1960 can also be written as 5/10/1960 in the US and as 10/5/1960 in UK and Europe.

May 10, 1960 in May 1960 calendar

Famous people born on May 10, 1960:

• Bono (U2)

  Bono is the lead vocalist of the rock band U2, a globally renowned musician, philanthropist, and social activist who has significantly...

• Merlene Ottey

  Merlene Ottey is a legendary Jamaican sprinter who dominated track and field for decades, becoming one of the most accomplished female...

• Bono
• Angela Madsen
• Fortunatus Nwachukwu

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on May 10th

Famous people died on May 10, 1960:

• Yury Olesha

  Russian author, poet, and playwright (b. 1899).

• Erwin George Baker
• Jurij Karlovič Oleša

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on May 10th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 10, 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 10, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 10, 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 10th 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 10, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 10, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:28 pm and setting at 06:15 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 10, 1960

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Someone born on May 10, 1960 is:

65 years and 13 days old,

or 780 months and 13 days old,

or 3393 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23754 days old,

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

There are 352 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 10th 2026.

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

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

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