What happened on Sunday May 15, 1960?

About May 15th, 1960, in brief:

  • Historical events: Theodore Maiman successfully operates the first functional laser at Hughes Research Laboratory in Malibu, California. By focusing a high-powered flash lamp on a silver-coated ruby rod, Maiman demonstrated a groundbreaking technology that would revolutionize scientific research, communications, and multiple industrial applications.
  • Day of the week: May 15th, 1960 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Stuck On You by Elvis Presley
  • #1 UK song: Cathy's Clown by The Everly Brothers
  • Popular movie: La notte directed by Michelangelo Antonioni

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May 15, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 15, 1960:

  • First Operational Laser Created Theodore Maiman successfully operates the first functional laser at Hughes Research Laboratory in Malibu, California. By focusing a high-powered flash lamp on a silver-coated ruby rod, Maiman demonstrated a groundbreaking technology that would revolutionize scientific research, communications, and multiple industrial applications.
  • U-2 Incident Disrupts US-Soviet Diplomacy Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev demands an apology from President Dwight D. Eisenhower regarding U-2 reconnaissance plane flights over Soviet territory. This diplomatic confrontation leads to the cancellation of a planned summit meeting in Paris, escalating Cold War tensions.
  • Sputnik 4 Space Mission The Soviet Union launches Sputnik 4 into Earth orbit as part of their ongoing space exploration program. The satellite's mission ultimately failed during recovery attempts, representing another complex chapter in the early Space Race between the USSR and the United States.
  • US Tax Burden Analysis In 1960, federal taxes consumed approximately 25% of earnings for American workers, reflecting the economic taxation landscape of the era.
  • Don Cardwell's No-Hitter Chicago Cubs pitcher Don Cardwell achieves a remarkable no-hitter against the Saint Louis Cardinals, winning 4-0 and demonstrating exceptional pitching skill.
  • KHVO TV Channel Begins Broadcasting KHVO TV channel 13, an ABC affiliate in Hilo, Hawaii, commences its television broadcasting operations, expanding media access in the Hawaiian Islands.

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

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What day of the week was May 15, 1960?


May 15, 1960 was a Sunday and it was the 136th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 1960 can also be written as 5/15/1960 in the US and as 15/5/1960 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 15, 1960?


Famous people born on May 15, 1960:

  • Toula Stathopoulou

    Toula Stathopoulou is a prominent Greek actress who has made significant contributions to film and television in Greece.

  • Rob Bowman

    Rob Bowman is an accomplished American film and television director known for his work in various genres, including action and science...

  • Martin Eberhard

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May 15, 1960: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 15, 1960:

  • John Harley

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May 15, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 15, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 9th and May 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 1960 was Stuck On You by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

  1. - Stuck On You youtube
  2. - Greenfields youtube
  3. - Cathy's Clown youtube
  4. - Night youtube
  5. - Sixteen Reasons youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 15, 1960 was Cathy's Clown by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

  1. - Cathy's Clown youtube
  2. - Someone Else's Baby youtube
  3. - Do You Mind? youtube
  4. - Handy Man youtube
  5. - Cradle Of Love youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 15, 1960 was White Silver Sands by Bill Black's Combo, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

  1. - White Silver Sands
  2. - Doggin' Around
  3. - Fannie Mae
  4. - Money (That's what I want)
  5. - Night youtube
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May 15, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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May 15, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 15, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 11:48 pm and setting at 11:14 am.

The previous full moon was on May 11, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 1960.

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How old is someone born on May 15, 1960?


Someone born on May 15, 1960 is:

64 years 11 months old,

or 779 months and 18 days old,

or 3389 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23729 days old,

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

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

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