What happened on Monday April 11, 1960?

Here's what happened on April 11, 1960:

• Final Successful U-2 Spy Plane Overflight of Soviet Union During the height of the Cold War, an American U-2 spy plane conducted its last successful reconnaissance mission over Soviet territory, narrowly avoiding detection at the Tyuratam missile range. The mission highlighted the intense intelligence gathering efforts and risks taken during the Cold War era, with Soviet air defense systems failing to intercept the aircraft in time.
• First Weather Satellite Launched NASA successfully launched Tiros 1, the world's first operational weather satellite, marking a significant milestone in meteorological observation and space technology. This groundbreaking satellite provided the first comprehensive view of Earth's weather systems from space, revolutionizing weather forecasting and scientific understanding of global atmospheric patterns.
• South Korean Political Unrest and Student Killing The discovery of Kim Chu Yol's mutilated body in Masan, South Korea, became a pivotal moment in the country's political protests against electoral fraud. The brutal killing of the high school student, with evidence of police violence such as a tear gas shell in his eye socket, sparked widespread riots across South Korean cities, signaling growing public anger against government oppression.
• Kidnapping of Eric Peugeot Four-year-old Eric Peugeot, grandson of automotive magnate Jean-Pierre Peugeot, was kidnapped from a playground near Paris. The high-profile abduction resulted in a ransom payment of $300,000 and the child's release three days later, highlighting the vulnerability of wealthy families to criminal activities during this period.

Events in 1960

April 11, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 11, 1960

Newspapers from Apr. 11, 1960

April 11, 1960 was a Monday and it was the 102nd day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 11, 1960 can also be written as 4/11/1960 in the US and as 11/4/1960 in UK and Europe.

April 11, 1960 in April 1960 calendar

Famous people born on April 11, 1960:

• Jeremy Clarkson

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Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on April 11th

Famous people died on April 11, 1960:

• Rosa Grünberg

  Swedish actress (b. 1878).

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on April 11th

April 11, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 11, 1960 was The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

1. Percy Faith - The Theme From A Summer Place
2. Paul Anka - Puppy Love
3. Jim Reeves - He'll Have To Go
4. Bobby Rydell - Wild One
5. The Brothers Four - Greenfields

April 11, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 11, 1960 was My Old Man's A Dustman by Lonnie Donegan, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

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 11, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 11, 1960 was Baby (You've Got What It Takes) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 11th 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 11, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 11, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 11, 1960 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 11, 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 11, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:31 pm and setting at 06:00 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 11, 1960

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Someone born on April 11, 1960 is:

64 years 11 months old,

or 779 months and 5 days old,

or 3387 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23715 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 11, 1960?

There are 26 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 11, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 11, 1960.

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