What happened on Wednesday September 14, 1960?

Here's what happened on September 14, 1960:

• OPEC Foundation Representatives from Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela formally established the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in Baghdad, creating a powerful international oil cartel to coordinate petroleum policies and protect member states' interests.
• Congo Military Coup On September 14, 1960, Colonel Joseph Mobutu (later known as Mobutu Sese Seko) seized power in a military coup in the Congo, suspending parliament and the constitution. This marked a significant moment in the Congo Crisis, dramatically altering the country's political landscape.
• Rankin/Bass Productions Founded Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass established Rankin/Bass Productions in New York City, a studio that would become renowned for creating beloved animated holiday specials and children's programming.
• KERA TV Channel Launch KERA TV Channel 13 in Dallas, Texas, begins broadcasting as a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) affiliate, expanding media and educational content in the North Texas region.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Sep. 14, 1960

Newspapers from Sep. 14, 1960

September 14, 1960 was a Wednesday and it was the 258th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 14, 1960 can also be written as 9/14/1960 in the US and as 14/9/1960 in UK and Europe.

September 14, 1960 in September 1960 calendar

Famous people born on September 14, 1960:

• Melissa Leo

  Academy Award-winning actress known for her powerful performances in critically acclaimed films 'The Fighter' and 'Frozen River', where she...

• Callum Keith Rennie

  Versatile Canadian actor known for his compelling performances in film and television, with notable roles in independent and mainstream...

• Anthony Addabbo

  Actor (jason-generations).

• Christian Petzold (director)
• Christian Petzold

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on September 14th

Famous people died on September 14, 1960:

• M. Karagatsis

  Greek author, playwright, and critic (b. 1908).

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on September 14th

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

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

1. Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
2. Chubby Checker - The Twist
3. Connie Francis - My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own
4. Larry Verne - Mr. Custer
5. The Ventures - Walk -- Don't Run

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 14, 1960 was Apache by The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week September 12th and September 18th.

1. The Shadows - Apache
2. Elvis Presley - Mess Of Blues
3. Duane Eddy - Because They're Young
4. Cliff Richard - Please Don't Tease
5. Ricky Valance - Tell Laura I Love Her

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 14, 1960 was Kiddio by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week September 12th and September 18th.

1. Brook Benton - Kiddio
2. Chubby Checker - The Twist
3. Ike & Tina Turner - A Fool In Love
4. Sugar Pie DeSanto - I Want To Know
5. Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - Finger Poppin' Time

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 14th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 14, 1960 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 14, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 12:38 am and setting at 04:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 05, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Oct 04, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on September 14, 1960

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Someone born on September 14, 1960 is:

64 years 8 months old,

or 776 months

or 3374 weeks

or 23618 days old,

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

There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 14th 2025.

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

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

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