What happened on Monday August 15, 1960?

Here's what happened on August 15, 1960:

• Historic High-Altitude Parachute Jump Joseph Kittinger made an extraordinary parachute jump from a balloon over New Mexico, reaching an altitude of approximately 102,800 feet (31,333 meters). He set unprecedented world records for high-altitude free-fall, dropping 16.0 miles (25.7 kilometers) before deploying his parachute and achieving the fastest human speed without mechanical or chemical assistance at about 982 km/h (614 mph). Remarkably, Kittinger survived the jump virtually uninjured and was still alive in Florida as of 2012.
• Sputnik 5 Space Mission with Animal Passengers The Soviet Union launched the Sputnik 5 satellite, carrying an extraordinary menagerie including the dogs Belka and Strelka (meaning 'Squirrel' and 'Little Arrow'), 40 mice, two rats, and various plants. This mission was significant as the satellite successfully returned to Earth the next day with all animals recovered safely, marking a crucial milestone in space exploration and animal survival in space.
• U-2 Spy Plane Pilot Trial Begins The trial of American U-2 spy plane pilot Francis Gary Powers commenced in Moscow, a significant event during the Cold War tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union.
• Cyprus Gains Independence The Mediterranean island of Cyprus achieved independence from the United Kingdom, marking a significant moment in the decolonization process of the mid-20th century.
• Congo (Brazzaville) Independence The Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) gained independence from France, joining the wave of African nations breaking free from colonial rule in 1960.
• Gabon Gains Independence Gabon became independent from France, continuing the process of decolonization in Africa during the early 1960s.
• The Beatles Begin Hamburg Performances The newly-named Beatles began a 48-night performance series at the Indra Club in Hamburg, Germany, marking an early and crucial stage in the band's musical development.
• Baseball No-Hitter Milwaukee Braves' pitcher Lew Burdette threw a no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies, winning 1-0.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Aug. 15, 1960

Newspapers from Aug. 15, 1960

August 15, 1960 was a Monday and it was the 228th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1960 can also be written as 8/15/1960 in the US and as 15/8/1960 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1960 in August 1960 calendar

Famous people born on August 15, 1960:

• Tommy Aldridge

  Renowned heavy metal drummer known for playing with Ozzy Osbourne, particularly on the album 'Diary of a Madman'.

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on August 15th

Famous people died on August 15, 1960:

• Almighty Voice

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on August 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1960 was It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

1. Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
2. Brian Hyland - Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini
3. Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry
4. Roy Orbison - Only The Lonely (Know The Way I Feel)
5. The Ventures - Walk -- Don't Run

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 1960 was Please Don't Tease by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

1. Cliff Richard - Please Don't Tease
2. The Shadows - Apache
3. Johnny Kidd & The Pirates - Shakin' All Over
4. Elvis Presley - Mess Of Blues
5. Duane Eddy - Because They're Young

August 15, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 1960 was A Woman, A Lover, A Friend by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

1. Jackie Wilson - A Woman, A Lover, A Friend
2. Ike & Tina Turner - A Fool In Love
3. Fats Domino - Walking To New Orleans
4. Chubby Checker - The Twist
5. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Question

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.

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August 15, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 15, 1960 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 15, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 12:33 am and setting at 03:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 07, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1960.

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Someone born on August 15, 1960 is:

64 years 8 months old,

or 776 months and 29 days old,

or 3378 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23648 days old,

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

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

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

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