What happened on Sunday May 15, 1960?

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.

Events in 1960

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

Magazines from May. 15, 1960

Newspapers from 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.

May 15, 1960 in May 1960 calendar

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

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on May 15th

Famous people died on May 15, 1960:

• John Harley

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on May 15th

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. Elvis Presley - Stuck On You
2. The Brothers Four - Greenfields
3. The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
4. Jackie Wilson - Night
5. Connie Stevens - Sixteen Reasons

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. The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
2. Adam Faith - Someone Else's Baby
3. Anthony Newley - Do You Mind?
4. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
5. Johnny Preston - Cradle Of Love

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. Bill Black's Combo - White Silver Sands
2. Jackie Wilson - Doggin' Around
3. Buster Brown - Fannie Mae
4. Barrett Strong - Money (That's what I want)
5. Jackie Wilson - Night

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?

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

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Moon phase

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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Your place in the Universe on May 15, 1960

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Someone born on May 15, 1960 is:

65 years and 8 days old,

or 780 months and 8 days old,

or 3392 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23749 days old,

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

There are 357 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 15th 2026.

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

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

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