What happened on Friday July 15, 1960?

Here's what happened on July 15, 1960:

• Kennedy Accepts Democratic Presidential Nomination Senator John F. Kennedy was formally nominated as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. In a pivotal moment for his campaign, Kennedy selected Texas Senator Lyndon Johnson as his running mate, a strategic choice that would help secure Southern electoral support.
• Nobusuke Kishi Resigns as Japanese Prime Minister Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi stepped down from his leadership position after failing to control widespread leftist demonstrations. His resignation marked a significant moment of political turbulence in post-war Japan, reflecting the growing social and political tensions of the era.
• UN Troops Deployed to Congo Amid Political Crisis United Nations peacekeeping forces were dispatched to the Congo to address the escalating political instability following Moïse-Kapenda Tshombé's unilateral declaration of independence for Katanga province. This intervention was crucial in attempting to prevent further fragmentation and potential civil conflict.
• Brooks Robinson's Perfect Batting Performance Baltimore Orioles player Brooks Robinson achieved a remarkable batting performance, going five for five and hitting for the cycle. This exceptional display of skill highlighted Robinson's prowess as a baseball player and was a memorable moment in sports history.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Jul. 15, 1960

Newspapers from Jul. 15, 1960

July 15, 1960 was a Friday and it was the 197th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 15, 1960 can also be written as 7/15/1960 in the US and as 15/7/1960 in UK and Europe.

July 15, 1960 in July 1960 calendar

Famous people born on July 15, 1960:

• Willie Aames

  American actor and television personality known for roles in 'Eight is Enough' and 'Charles in Charge', who later became a Christian...

• Kim Alexis in Lockport

  Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model from Lockport, New York.

• Kim Alexis

  Prominent American supermodel who was a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover model and one of the most recognized models of the 1980s and...

• Willie Aames in Newport Beach

  Actor from Newport Beach, California, known for roles in 'Eight is Enough', 'Paradise', and 'Zapped'.

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on July 15th

Famous people died on July 15, 1960:

• Lawrence Tibbett

  American baritone operatic singer.

• Set Persson

  Swedish politician (b. 1897).

• Anton Giulio Bragaglia

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on July 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 15, 1960 was Alley-Oop by Hollywood Argyles, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

1. Hollywood Argyles - Alley-Oop
2. Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry
3. Connie Francis - Everybody's Somebody's Fool
4. Duane Eddy - Because They're Young
5. The Fendermen - Mule Skinner Blues

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 15, 1960 was Good Timin' by Jimmy Jones, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

1. Jimmy Jones - Good Timin'
2. Cliff Richard - Please Don't Tease
3. Eddie Cochran - Three Steps To Heaven
4. Tommy Bruce & The Bruisers - Ain't Misbehavin'
5. Connie Francis - Mama / Robot Man

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 15, 1960 was There's Something On Your Mind (Part 2) by Bobby Marchan, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

1. Bobby Marchan - There's Something On Your Mind (Part 2)
2. Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around And Fall In Love)
3. Hollywood Argyles - Alley-Oop
4. Etta James - All I Could Do Was Cry
5. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Sticks And Stones

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 15th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 15, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 12:15 am and setting at 02:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 08, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Aug 07, 1960.

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Someone born on July 15, 1960 is:

64 years 9 months old,

or 777 months and 29 days old,

or 3382 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23679 days old,

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

There are 62 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 15th 2025.

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

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

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