What happened on Wednesday April 13, 1960?

Here's what happened on April 13, 1960:

• Transit 1B Satellite Launch The United States launched Transit 1B, the world's first operational navigational satellite, revolutionizing global positioning and navigation technologies. This groundbreaking mission paved the way for modern GPS systems.
• France Becomes Fourth Nuclear Nation France successfully detonated its first atomic bomb in the Algerian Sahara, marking its entry into the exclusive nuclear weapons club. This test demonstrated France's technological and geopolitical ambitions during the Cold War era.
• Motown Record Corporation Incorporated Berry Gordy Jr. officially incorporated Motown Record Corporation in Michigan, launching what would become one of the most influential music labels in American cultural history.
• Montreal Canadiens Win Stanley Cup The Montreal Canadiens dominated the National Hockey League playoffs, defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-0 in a decisive series to claim the prestigious Stanley Cup championship.
• Sultan Alam Shah Becomes Malaysian Head of State Sultan Alam Shah was installed as the second Yang di-Pertuan Agong (Supreme Head of State) of Malaysia, representing an important moment in the country's post-colonial governance.

Events in 1960

April 13, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 13, 1960

Newspapers from Apr. 13, 1960

April 13, 1960 was a Wednesday and it was the 104th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 13, 1960 can also be written as 4/13/1960 in the US and as 13/4/1960 in UK and Europe.

April 13, 1960 in April 1960 calendar

Famous people born on April 13, 1960:

• Rudi Völler

  Legendary German soccer player and coach who was a key member of the 1990 World Cup-winning German national team and later managed the...

• Jeffrey Eugenides

  Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist known for acclaimed works like 'Middlesex' and 'The Virgin Suicides', exploring complex themes of identity...

• Olaf Ludwig

  Accomplished East German professional cyclist who competed during the 1980s, winning multiple international races and Olympic medals.

• Bob Casey Jr.
• Michel Faber

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on April 13th

Famous people died on April 13, 1960:

• Charles Vissières

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on April 13th

April 13, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 13, 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 13, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 13, 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 13, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 13, 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 13th 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 13, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 13, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 13, 1960 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 13, 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 13, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 08:49 pm and setting at 07:26 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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Someone born on April 13, 1960 is:

64 years 11 months old,

or 779 months and 15 days old,

or 3389 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23725 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 13, 1960?

There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 13, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 13, 1960.

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