What happened on Wednesday December 14, 1960?

Here's what happened on December 14, 1960:

• OECD Formation The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is established, creating a crucial international platform for economic collaboration, policy coordination, and global economic development.
• New York Air Disaster A catastrophic mid-air collision between a United Airlines DC-8 and a TWA Lockheed Constellation over Staten Island results in 134 total fatalities, including passengers, crew, and ground casualties, marking one of the deadliest aviation accidents of the era.
• UNESCO Convention Against Educational Discrimination UNESCO adopts a groundbreaking Convention against Discrimination in Education, promoting equal access to educational opportunities and combating systemic educational inequalities worldwide.
• US Nuclear Commitment to NATO U.S. Secretary of State Christian Herter announces a significant military commitment, pledging five nuclear submarines and eighty Polaris missiles to NATO's defense by the end of 1963, reflecting Cold War strategic positioning.
• First Tied Test Cricket Match A historic cricket match between Australia and West Indies at the Gabba in Brisbane ends in a rare tie, marking the first-ever tied Test match in cricket history, a momentous event in international sports.
• Royal Coup in Nepal King Mahendra of Nepal deposes the democratic government and assumes direct control, representing a significant setback for democratic processes in the country.
• Political Transition in Congo Antoine Gizenga proclaims himself premier in the Republic of the Congo, signaling a complex political transition during the post-colonial era in Africa.
• Bob Paris Birth and Activism Bob Paris, a prominent American bodybuilder, was born and would later become a significant gay rights advocate, using his platform to promote LGBTQ+ visibility and equality.
• Washington Senators Join American League The Washington Senators baseball team officially joins the American League, marking a significant moment in the team's sporting history and the league's expansion.
• Royal Wedding in Belgium King Baudouin of Belgium marries Doña Fabiola de Mora y Aragon in a celebrated royal wedding, symbolizing the continued significance of monarchies in mid-20th century Europe.

Events in 1960

December 14, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 14, 1960

Newspapers from Dec. 14, 1960

December 14, 1960 was a Wednesday and it was the 349th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 14, 1960 can also be written as 12/14/1960 in the US and as 14/12/1960 in UK and Europe.

December 14, 1960 in December 1960 calendar

Famous people born on December 14, 1960:

• James Comey

  Former FBI Director who played a significant role in high-profile investigations during the 2016 US Presidential Election.

• Victor Pinchuk

  Ukrainian businessman, philanthropist, and influential industrialist in Eastern Europe.

• Don Franklin

  American actor known for his work in television and film.

• Ebrahim Raisi
• Catherine Coleman
• Michèle Flournoy
• Chris Waddle

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on December 14th

Famous people died on December 14, 1960:

• Gregory Ratoff

  Actor (skyscraper souls), passes away from leukemia at the age of 63.

• Antonio Barluzzi
• Hermine Körner

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on December 14th

December 14, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 14, 1960 was Are You Lonesome To-Night? by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

1. Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome To-Night?
2. Floyd Cramer - Last Date
3. Kathy Young - A Thousand Stars
4. Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra - Wonderland By Night
5. Johnny Horton - North To Alaska

December 14, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 14, 1960 was It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

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 14, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 14, 1960 was He Will Break Your Heart by Jerry Butler, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

1. Jerry Butler - He Will Break Your Heart
2. Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go
3. Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs - Stay
4. Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires - Are You Lonesome To-night?
5. Floyd Cramer - Last Date

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 14th 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 14, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 14, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 14, 1960 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 14, 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 14, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 02:32 am and setting at 02:39 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 14, 1960

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Someone born on December 14, 1960 is:

64 years 4 months old,

or 772 months and 9 days old,

or 3358 weeks

or 23506 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 14, 1960?

There are 235 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 14th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 14, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 14, 1960.

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