What happened on Friday January 15, 1960?

Here's what happened on January 15, 1960:

• Khrushchev Proposes Troop Reduction in Eastern Europe Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev formally requested approval from the Supreme Soviet to reduce the number of Soviet military troops stationed in Eastern European countries, signaling a potential shift in Cold War military strategy.
• Terrorist Campaign in Cameroon Marxist revolutionary Félix-Roland Moumié escalated his terrorist campaign against the government of Ahmadou Ahidjo in Cameroon, resulting in thirty fatalities on the country's first day of independence. Moumié had previously received support from the Soviet Union in his political struggle.
• Tim Curtis: English Cricket Player Tim Curtis was an English right-handed batsman who played in five Test matches between 1988 and 1989, representing the national cricket team.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Jan. 15, 1960

Newspapers from Jan. 15, 1960

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

January 15, 1960 can also be written as 1/15/1960 in the US and as 15/1/1960 in UK and Europe.

January 15, 1960 in January 1960 calendar

Famous people born on January 15, 1960:

• David Zaslav

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• Michelle Martin (criminal)

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Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on January 15th

Famous people died on January 15, 1960:

• Rosario Assanti
• Arthur Lord

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on January 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 15, 1960 was El Paso by Marty Robbins, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

1. Marty Robbins - El Paso
2. Frankie Avalon - Why
3. Freddie Cannon - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans
4. Johnny Preston - Running Bear
5. Miss Toni Fisher - The Big Hurt

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 15, 1960 was What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For? by Emile Ford & The Checkmates, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

1. Emile Ford & The Checkmates - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
2. Adam Faith - What Do You Want?
3. Neil Sedaka - Oh Carol
4. Michael Holliday - Starry Eyed
5. Avons - Seven Little Girls Sitting In The Back Seat

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 15, 1960 was Smokie - Part 2 by Bill Black's Combo, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

1. Bill Black's Combo - Smokie - Part 2
2. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Come Into My Heart
3. Fats Domino - Be My Guest
4. Bobby Bland - I'll Take Care Of You
5. The Spacemen - The Clouds

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 15th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 15, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 06:49 pm and setting at 08:37 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 15, 1960

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Someone born on January 15, 1960 is:

65 years 3 months old,

or 783 months and 8 days old,

or 3405 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23840 days old,

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

There are 267 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 15th 2026.

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

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

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