What happened on Friday August 12, 1960?

Here's what happened on August 12, 1960:

• NASA Launches Echo 1A Communications Satellite NASA successfully launched Echo 1A, an innovative communications satellite designed to test long-distance communication technologies. The satellite was a 100-foot-diameter balloon-like structure weighing 137 pounds (62 kg), marking a significant milestone in space communication research.
• Ralph Boston Sets Long Jump World Record US athlete Ralph Boston sets a remarkable long jump world record of 26 feet 11.25 inches (8.21 meters), breaking a record that had stood for 25 years and demonstrating extraordinary athletic achievement.
• US Air Force Major Reaches High Altitude in X-15 US Air Force Major Robert M White pilots the experimental X-15 aircraft to an impressive altitude of 41,600 meters, pushing the boundaries of high-altitude flight and aerospace technology.
• NFL Chicago All-Star Game The 27th NFL Chicago All-Star Game concludes with Baltimore defeating the All-Stars 32-7 in a decisive match.

Events in 1960

August 12, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 12, 1960

Newspapers from Aug. 12, 1960

August 12, 1960 was a Friday and it was the 225th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 1960 can also be written as 8/12/1960 in the US and as 12/8/1960 in UK and Europe.

August 12, 1960 in August 1960 calendar

Famous people born on August 12, 1960:

• Laurent Fignon

  A legendary French cyclist who won the Tour de France twice (1983 and 1984), famously losing the 1989 Tour by just eight seconds.

• Thierry Desroses
• Andrea G. Pinketts

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on August 12th

Famous people died on August 12, 1960:

• James McPherson

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on August 12th

August 12, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 1960 was Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini by Brian Hyland, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

1. Brian Hyland - Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini
2. Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry
3. Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
4. Roy Orbison - Only The Lonely (Know The Way I Feel)
5. Hollywood Argyles - Alley-Oop

August 12, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 1960 was Please Don't Tease by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

1. Cliff Richard - Please Don't Tease
2. The Shadows - Apache
3. Johnny Kidd & The Pirates - Shakin' All Over
4. Elvis Presley - Mess Of Blues
5. Duane Eddy - Because They're Young

August 12, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 1960 was A Woman, A Lover, A Friend by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

1. Jackie Wilson - A Woman, A Lover, A Friend
2. Fats Domino - Walking To New Orleans
3. Ike & Tina Turner - A Fool In Love
4. Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry
5. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Question

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.

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

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August 12, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 12, 1960 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 August 12, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 10:47 pm and setting at 01:04 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 07, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1960.

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Someone born on August 12, 1960 is:

64 years 9 months old,

or 777 months and 2 days old,

or 3378 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23651 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 1960?

There are 90 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 12, 1960.

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