What happened on Sunday December 11, 1960?

Here's what happened on December 11, 1960:

• French Forces Suppress Algerian Protests During a visit by French President Charles de Gaulle, French military forces violently suppressed pro-independence demonstrations in French Algeria, highlighting the escalating tensions of the Algerian War.
• Black Sunday - Algerian Riot A violent pro-independence demonstration in Algiers resulted in 114 fatalities, marking a significant moment in the Algerian independence struggle against French colonial rule.
• The Wizard of Oz Annual Telecast Begins MGM's classic film 'The Wizard of Oz' is rerun on CBS, initiating a beloved annual television tradition that would continue for decades, making the movie a cultural touchstone.
• Bernie Parrish Sets Browns Interception Record Cleveland Browns player Bernie Parrish sets a club record with a remarkable 92-yard interception return, showcasing his exceptional athletic skill.
• 'Wildcat' Musical Premieres The musical 'Wildcat', featuring music by Cy Coleman and lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, debuts in New York City with Hollywood star Lucille Ball in the lead role.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Dec. 11, 1960

Newspapers from Dec. 11, 1960

December 11, 1960: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Baltimore Colts - Los Angeles Rams : 3 - 10
• Chicago Bears - Cleveland Browns : 0 - 42
• Dallas Cowboys - Detroit Lions : 14 - 23
• New York Giants - Washington Redskins : 17 - 3
• Philadelphia Eagles - Pittsburgh Steelers : 21 - 27

December 11, 1960 was a Sunday and it was the 346th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 11, 1960 can also be written as 12/11/1960 in the US and as 11/12/1960 in UK and Europe.

December 11, 1960 in December 1960 calendar

Famous people born on December 11, 1960:

• Rachel Portman

  Renowned English film composer known for her Oscar-winning scores in movies like 'Emma' and 'Chocolat'.

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on December 11th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 11, 1960 was Are You Lonesome To-Night? by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

1. Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome To-Night?
2. Floyd Cramer - Last Date
3. Johnny Tillotson - Poetry In Motion
4. Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs - Stay
5. Kathy Young - A Thousand Stars

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 11, 1960 was It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

1. Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
2. The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
3. Cliff Richard - I Love You
4. Johnny & The Hurricanes - Rocking Goose
5. Nina & Frederick - Little Donkey

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 11, 1960 was Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go by Hank Ballard And The Midnighters, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

1. Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go
2. Jerry Butler - He Will Break Your Heart
3. Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires - Are You Lonesome To-night?
4. The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
5. Ray Charles - Georgia On My Mind

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 11th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 11, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 11, 1960 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 11, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 11:28 pm and setting at 12:54 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 03, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Jan 01, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on December 11, 1960

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Someone born on December 11, 1960 is:

64 years 4 months old,

or 772 months and 12 days old,

or 3358 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23509 days old,

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

There are 232 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 11th 2025.

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

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

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