What happened on Friday April 15, 1960?

Here's what happened on April 15, 1960:

• Formation of SNCC at Shaw University On April 15, 1960, at Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina, Ella Baker led a pivotal conference that resulted in the creation of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). This organization became one of the most significant and influential groups in the African-American Civil Rights Movement during the 1960s, playing a crucial role in organizing grassroots activism, voter registration drives, and nonviolent protests.
• 'We Shall Overcome' Popularized During the SNCC conference at Shaw University, Guy Carawan performed 'We Shall Overcome', transforming the song into a powerful protest anthem that would become a defining musical symbol of the Civil Rights Movement.
• Prince Philip of Belgium Prince Philip, husband of Princess Paola of Belgium, was noted on this date.
• Tony Jones Birth Tony Jones, an English snooker player, was born on April 15, 1960.

Events in 1960

April 15, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 15, 1960

Newspapers from Apr. 15, 1960

April 15, 1960 was a Friday and it was the 106th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 15, 1960 can also be written as 4/15/1960 in the US and as 15/4/1960 in UK and Europe.

April 15, 1960 in April 1960 calendar

Famous people born on April 15, 1960:

• Philip

  Heir apparent to the Belgian throne, who became King Philippe I of Belgium in 2013, succeeding his father King Albert II.

• Philippe

  Heir apparent to the Belgian throne, who became King Philippe I of Belgium in 2013, succeeding his father King Albert II.

• HRH Prince Philippe

  Heir apparent to the Belgian throne, who became King Philippe I of Belgium in 2013, succeeding his father King Albert II.

• Prince Philippe Duke of Brabant

  Heir apparent to the Belgian throne, who became King Philippe I of Belgium in 2013, succeeding his father King Albert II.

• Susanne Bier

  Acclaimed Danish film director known for award-winning movies like 'In a Better World' and her significant contributions to international...

• Pedro Delgado

  Spanish professional cyclist who won the Tour de France in 1988 and is considered one of Spain's most successful cyclists of his era.

• Michail Kornienko

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on April 15th

Famous people died on April 15, 1960:

• Juan Frutos
• Hans Röttiger

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on April 15th

April 15, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 15, 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 15, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 15, 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 15, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 15, 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 15th 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 15, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 15, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 15, 1960 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 15, 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 15, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 09:57 pm and setting at 09:13 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 15, 1960 is:

65 years 1 month old,

or 781 months and 8 days old,

or 3397 weeks

or 23779 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 15, 1960?

There are 327 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 15, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 15, 1960.

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