What happened on Wednesday October 12, 1960?

Here's what happened on October 12, 1960:

• Khrushchev's Shoe-Pounding Incident at UN During the United Nations General Assembly meeting, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev dramatically protested a Philippine delegation's criticism of Soviet colonial policies in Eastern Europe by removing his shoe and forcefully pounding it on the desk. This theatrical gesture became an iconic moment of Cold War diplomatic tension, symbolizing the heated ideological confrontation between the Soviet Union and Western powers.
• Khrushchev's Shoe-Pounding Protest During a heated debate over colonialism in the United Nations, Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev removed his shoe and pounded it repeatedly on the table, creating a memorable and provocative diplomatic moment that highlighted the intense ideological conflicts of the Cold War era.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Oct. 12, 1960

Newspapers from Oct. 12, 1960

October 12, 1960 was a Wednesday and it was the 286th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 12, 1960 can also be written as 10/12/1960 in the US and as 12/10/1960 in UK and Europe.

October 12, 1960 in October 1960 calendar

Famous people born on October 12, 1960:

• Hiroyuki Sanada

  Renowned Japanese actor with an international career, known for his versatile roles in Hollywood blockbusters like The Last Samurai, The...

• Steve Lowery

  Professional American golfer who competed on the PGA Tour during the late 20th century.

• Aleksej Kudrin

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on October 12th

Famous people died on October 12, 1960:

• Inejiro Asanuma

  Japanese lawyer and politician (b. 1898).

• Joseph Gregor
• Antonio Pannullo

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on October 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 1960 was Mr. Custer by Larry Verne, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

1. Larry Verne - Mr. Custer
2. Sam Cooke - Chain Gang
3. Connie Francis - My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own
4. The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
5. Chubby Checker - The Twist

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 12, 1960 was Tell Laura I Love Her by Ricky Valance, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

1. Ricky Valance - Tell Laura I Love Her
2. Roy Orbison - Only The Lonely
3. Shirley Bassey - As Long As He Needs Me
4. Cliff Richard - Nine Times Out Of Ten
5. Adam Faith - How About That

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 12, 1960 was Kiddio by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

1. Brook Benton - Kiddio
2. Sam Cooke - Chain Gang
3. Chubby Checker - The Twist
4. Ike & Tina Turner - A Fool In Love
5. The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 12, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 11:19 pm and setting at 02:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 04, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Nov 03, 1960.

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Someone born on October 12, 1960 is:

64 years 7 months old,

or 775 months and 2 days old,

or 3370 weeks

or 23590 days old,

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

There are 151 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 12th 2025.

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

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

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