What happened on Wednesday January 13, 1960?

Here's what happened on January 13, 1960:

• White House Initiates Covert Plans Against Cuba In a pivotal Cold War meeting, senior U.S. government officials convened at the White House to discuss and strategize potential covert operations aimed at destabilizing and potentially overthrowing Fidel Castro's newly established socialist government in Cuba. These initial discussions would later contribute to significant CIA-backed interventions like the Bay of Pigs invasion.
• Eisenhower Endorses Nixon for Political Campaign President Dwight D. Eisenhower publicly declared his support for Richard Nixon, signaling a strong endorsement for Nixon's political aspirations. This endorsement was significant given Eisenhower's immense popularity and influence within the Republican Party at the time.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Jan. 13, 1960

Newspapers from Jan. 13, 1960

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

January 13, 1960 can also be written as 1/13/1960 in the US and as 13/1/1960 in UK and Europe.

January 13, 1960 in January 1960 calendar

Famous people born on January 13, 1960:

• Eric Betzig

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• Matthew Bourne

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Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on January 13th

Famous people died on January 13, 1960:

• Sibilla Aleramo
• William Hammond
• Clemente Merlo
• Paola Bologna

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on January 13th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 13, 1960 was El Paso by Marty Robbins, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

1. Marty Robbins - El Paso
2. Frankie Avalon - Why
3. Freddie Cannon - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans
4. Johnny Preston - Running Bear
5. Miss Toni Fisher - The Big Hurt

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 13, 1960 was What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For? by Emile Ford & The Checkmates, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

1. Emile Ford & The Checkmates - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
2. Adam Faith - What Do You Want?
3. Neil Sedaka - Oh Carol
4. Michael Holliday - Starry Eyed
5. Avons - Seven Little Girls Sitting In The Back Seat

January 13, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 13, 1960 was Smokie - Part 2 by Bill Black's Combo, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

1. Bill Black's Combo - Smokie - Part 2
2. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Come Into My Heart
3. Fats Domino - Be My Guest
4. Bobby Bland - I'll Take Care Of You
5. The Spacemen - The Clouds

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 13th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 13, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 13, 1960 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 13, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:56 pm and setting at 07:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 15, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Feb 12, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on January 13, 1960

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Someone born on January 13, 1960 is:

65 years 3 months old,

or 783 months and 10 days old,

or 3406 weeks

or 23842 days old,

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

There are 265 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 13th 2026.

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

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

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