What happened on Sunday February 14, 1960?

Here's what happened on February 14, 1960:

• France Becomes Fourth Nuclear Power France successfully detonated an atomic bomb near Reggane in the Sahara Desert, Algeria, becoming the world's fourth nuclear power. This event significantly altered the global geopolitical landscape during the Cold War era, demonstrating France's technological and military capabilities.
• Ayub Khan Becomes President of Pakistan Field Marshal Muhammad Ayub Khan was confirmed as President of Pakistan through a limited referendum based on his 'basic democracy' theory. This marked a significant moment in Pakistan's political history, consolidating his power and establishing a new model of democratic governance.
• Jim Kelly Born Jim Kelly, a legendary NFL quarterback who would later become a Hall of Fame player for the Buffalo Bills, was born. Kelly would go on to become one of the most iconic quarterbacks of the 1980s and early 1990s, leading the Bills to four consecutive Super Bowl appearances.
• Beverly Hanson Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Beverly Hanson secured victory at the Saint Petersburg Golf Open, highlighting the growing prominence of women's professional golf during this era.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Feb. 14, 1960

Newspapers from Feb. 14, 1960

February 14, 1960 was a Sunday and it was the 45th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 14, 1960 can also be written as 2/14/1960 in the US and as 14/2/1960 in UK and Europe.

February 14, 1960 in February 1960 calendar

Famous people born on February 14, 1960:

• Jim Kelly

  Jim Kelly was a legendary NFL quarterback who played for the Buffalo Bills and is a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, known for leading...

• Meg Tilly

  Meg Tilly is a Canadian actress and novelist who gained prominence in the 1980s with critically acclaimed performances in films like 'The...

• Michel Hunault
• Lucio Presta
• Jocelyn Pook

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on February 14th

Famous people died on February 14, 1960:

• Ettore Cosomati
• Masatomi Kimura
• Sven Lidman

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on February 14th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 14, 1960 was Teen Angel by Mark Dinning, according to the music chart for the week February 8th and February 14th.

1. Mark Dinning - Teen Angel
2. Johnny Preston - Running Bear
3. Dion and the Belmonts - Where Or When
4. Marty Robbins - El Paso
5. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 14, 1960 was Why by Anthony Newley, according to the music chart for the week February 8th and February 14th.

1. Anthony Newley - Why
2. Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Voice In The Wilderness
3. Adam Faith - Poor Me
4. Freddie Cannon - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans
5. Craig Douglas - Pretty Blue Eyes

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 14, 1960 was Baby (You've Got What It Takes) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week February 8th and February 14th.

1. Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
2. Bobby Bland - I'll Take Care Of You
3. Johnny Preston - Running Bear
4. Jackie Wilson - Talk That Talk
5. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 14th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 14, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 14, 1960 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 14, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 07:43 pm and setting at 08:18 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 12, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Mar 13, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on February 14, 1960

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Someone born on February 14, 1960 is:

65 years 2 months old,

or 782 months and 9 days old,

or 3401 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23810 days old,

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

There are 297 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 14th 2026.

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

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

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