What happened on Tuesday March 15, 1960?

Here's what happened on March 15, 1960:

• First Underwater Park Established in Key Largo On March 15, 1960, the Key Largo Coral Reef Preserve was established, marking a groundbreaking moment in marine conservation. This pioneering underwater park became the first of its kind in the United States, setting a precedent for protecting marine ecosystems and promoting underwater environmental preservation.
• National Observatory at Kitt Peak Dedicated On March 15, 1960, the National Observatory at Kitt Peak, Arizona was officially dedicated. This astronomical facility, located in the Quinlan Mountains, became a significant site for astronomical research, offering exceptional visibility and advanced telescopes for scientific observation.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from Mar. 15, 1960

Newspapers from Mar. 15, 1960

March 15, 1960 was a Tuesday and it was the 75th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 15, 1960 can also be written as 3/15/1960 in the US and as 15/3/1960 in UK and Europe.

March 15, 1960 in March 1960 calendar

Famous people born on March 15, 1960:

• Chris Sanders

  Renowned American animator and film director known for creating animated films like 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'How to Train Your Dragon'.

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on March 15th

Famous people died on March 15, 1960:

• Eduard Čech

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on March 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 15, 1960 was The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

1. Percy Faith - The Theme From A Summer Place
2. Jim Reeves - He'll Have To Go
3. Bobby Rydell - Wild One
4. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
5. Jack Scott - What In The World's Come Over You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 15, 1960 was Running Bear by Johnny Preston, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

1. Johnny Preston - Running Bear
2. Adam Faith - Poor Me
3. Anthony Newley - Why
4. Perry Como - Delaware
5. Percy Faith - Theme From 'A Summer Place'

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 15, 1960 was Baby (You've Got What It Takes) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

1. Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
2. Barrett Strong - Money (That's what I want)
3. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
4. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Lady Luck
5. The Drifters - This Magic Moment

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 15th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 15, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 08:48 pm and setting at 08:04 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 13, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Apr 11, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on March 15, 1960

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Someone born on March 15, 1960 is:

65 years 1 month old,

or 781 months and 18 days old,

or 3398 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23790 days old,

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

There are 316 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 15th 2026.

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

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

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